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N162 TDU

1996 Mazda 323 Glx

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,662 mi
Last recorded126,662 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Glx112,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 TDU
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 126,662 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 126,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise cap of coolant overflow bottle is missing.

advise n/s/f tyre sidewall is slightly perrished.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 119,257 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 119,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1.n/s front tyre side wall cracking.2.oil leak to engine.

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 110,930 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glx?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 783 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
6,699
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 372
Registration plate lamp not working 273
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 231
Brake pipe excessively corroded 213
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N162 TDU is a 1996 Mazda 323 Glx in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 112,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Glx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N162 TDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 Glx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N162 TDU registered?

N162 TDU is a 1996 Mazda 323 Glx, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N162 TDU safe to buy?

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