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N156 LHY

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,572 mi
Last recorded59,572 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 LHY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,572 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 59,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear inner sills corroded and weak

Fail 27 Jun 2013 55,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear inner sills corroded and weak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 50,942 miles

damage to n/side rear back bumper

front brakes worn

front number plate de-laminating

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge and poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2011 49,100 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both outer c.v gaiters cracked and perished

Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,102 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,288 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,423 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,648 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 39,968 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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N156 LHY is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N156 LHY, 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 N156 LHY registered?

N156 LHY is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N156 LHY safe to buy?

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