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N161 YRJ

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

156,051 mi
Last recorded156,051 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 YRJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2016 156,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

emissions not tested

Pass 25 Mar 2015 155,434 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipe front to rear slightly corroded

nearside front brake slight bind

offside front tyre un-even wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 154,502 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 153,619 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 153,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 152,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 152,629 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 151,213 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 150,080 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 150,080 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2009 146,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 146,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 138,803 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 138,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 132,178 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 132,178 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

offside front and offside rear are on the legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2006 125,121 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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N161 YRJ is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N161 YRJ, 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 N161 YRJ registered?

N161 YRJ is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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