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N154 PVK

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,451 mi
Last recorded65,451 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN154 PVK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,451 miles

rear wheel arches getting weak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 65,450 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

rear wheel arches getting weak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,227 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 64,266 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,887 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 62,886 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,958 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,860 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,240 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,955 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,238 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 48,742 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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N154 PVK is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc 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 N154 PVK, 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 N154 PVK registered?

N154 PVK is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N154 PVK safe to buy?

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