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N144 NGN

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,698 mi
Last recorded115,698 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 NGN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 115,698 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 115,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 105,262 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 105,027 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2008 94,550 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 85,283 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 76,421 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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N144 NGN is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NGN, 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 NGN registered?

N144 NGN is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N144 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N144 NGN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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