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1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,478 mi
Last recorded95,478 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 GBP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 95,478 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle

front number plate in poor condition

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2014 95,478 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion throughout vehicle

emissions not tested due to exhaust blow

front number plate in poor condition

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 92,670 miles

Engine sump pan is very rusty and oil is leaking from the rust spots

Front brake discs are heavily corroded on the inside edge

Front number plate is damaged

Small patches of surface rust on both sills

Fail 4 Feb 2013 92,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine sump pan is very rusty and oil is leaking from the rust spots

Front brake discs are heavily corroded on the inside edge

Front number plate is damaged

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Small patches of surface rust on both sills

Pass 17 Feb 2012 90,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion to vehicle

exhaust rusty

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2010 87,223 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

all four road suspension coil springs corroded

both rearanti roll bar drop links have slight play

front number plate slightly damaged

nearsideinner sill rusty

offside outer sill has damage

oil leak from sump

Fail 10 Dec 2009 83,542 miles

Both front brake hoses cracked and deteriorated.

Both front brakes appear to be binding very slightly.

Both outer constant velocity joint boots cracking slightly.

Front and rear coil springs rusty at top.

Front exhaust bracket in poor condition.

Front number plate cracked and deteriorated.

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

Nearside rear inner sill end getting rusty.

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

Offside outer sill damaged.

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 83,542 miles

Both front brake hoses cracked and deteriorated.

Both front brakes appear to be binding very slightly.

Both outer constant velocity joint boots cracking slightly.

Front and rear coil springs rusty at top.

Front exhaust bracket in poor condition.

Front number plate cracked and deteriorated.

Nearside rear inner sill end getting rusty.

Offside outer sill damaged.

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 74,880 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorating.

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Both outer constant velocity joint boots cracking.

Offside outer sill damaged.

Fail 11 Dec 2008 74,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front brake hoses deteriorating.

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Both outer constant velocity joint boots cracking.

Offside outer sill damaged.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 71,348 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 68,600 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 63,330 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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N185 GBP is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N185 GBP, 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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N185 GBP is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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