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N169 BKP

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,678 mi
Last recorded155,678 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 BKP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 155,678 miles

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

catalytic converter heat shield loose

engine misfiring

engine oil level low

Fail 3 Dec 2007 155,678 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

catalytic converter heat shield loose

engine misfiring

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Nov 2006 148,642 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 148,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

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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N169 BKP is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N169 BKP, 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 N169 BKP registered?

N169 BKP is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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