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N123 MGA

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,062 mi
Last recorded96,062 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 MGA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 96,062 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 93,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracked

Nearside mirror glass insecure

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2015 91,466 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2014 89,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2013 87,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 85,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2010 84,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 84,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 82,159 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 82,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 79,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 77,619 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2006 75,529 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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N123 MGA is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N123 MGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N123 MGA registered?

N123 MGA is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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