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N185 KGO

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,667 mi
Last recorded49,667 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 KGO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 49,667 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,167 miles

near side front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,795 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 46,795 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,906 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,418 miles

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

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

advis o/s/r tyer cracked in sidewalls

Fail 16 Feb 2012 42,418 miles

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

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

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

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

advis o/s/r tyer cracked in sidewalls

Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,809 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 40,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

unable to check emissionsdue to exhaust

Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,420 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,389 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,725 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,646 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 36,189 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 KGO is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KGO, 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 N185 KGO registered?

N185 KGO is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N185 KGO safe to buy?

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