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N187 YAU

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,660 mi
Last recorded113,660 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN187 YAU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 113,660 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 113,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhust front pipe mnts very corroded

fuel tank breather very corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

n/s/f/ tyre bulges in side wall

rear susp and cross beam and mnting points corroded

temp fuel cap fitted [sealed type]

vehicle appears to very corroded under body sealer in places

Pass 27 Mar 2008 107,348 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 107,348 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 100,369 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 91,790 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 90,697 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N187 YAU is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N187 YAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N187 YAU registered?

N187 YAU is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N187 YAU safe to buy?

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