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N164 FBW

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,442 mi
Last recorded124,442 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 FBW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 124,442 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 104,157 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,872 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 81,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,308 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 61,509 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 61,509 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 60,982 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 60,982 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,630 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,504 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 59,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,636 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,145 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 55,145 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,766 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 53,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 51,220 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 48,923 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006

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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N164 FBW is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N164 FBW, 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 N164 FBW registered?

N164 FBW is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N164 FBW safe to buy?

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