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N144 BKV

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,410 mi
Last recorded138,410 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 BKV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 138,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 133,273 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 133,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 126,331 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 120,280 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 113,053 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 113,053 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 107,760 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 107,760 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N144 BKV is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N144 BKV, 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 N144 BKV registered?

N144 BKV is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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