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N123 UVM

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,708 mi
Last recorded137,708 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 UVM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 137,708 miles

Outer sills rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2012 132,390 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 132,384 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 127,988 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 124,594 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 124,593 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 118,994 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 112,514 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 112,514 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 106,767 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 101,086 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 93,106 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 UVM is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVM, 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 UVM registered?

N123 UVM is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N123 UVM safe to buy?

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