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N194 YAU

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,844 mi
Last recorded72,844 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN194 YAU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,844 miles

both front brake discs badly worn

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s door mirror missing

rear fuel pipe corroded

rear sub frame/anti roll bar corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 72,716 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake discs badly worn

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s door mirror missing

rear fuel pipe corroded

rear sub frame/anti roll bar corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,863 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 65,693 miles

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,859 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs/pads worn

Fail 24 Mar 2010 58,724 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs/pads worn

Fail 7 Mar 2009 50,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 50,192 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 78,509 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 68,035 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 73,378 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 73,378 miles

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

20% imbalance on front brakes

clutch biting high/worn/slipping

front pads worn

slight leak on power steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2006 71,399 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 71,399 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

slight play at rear antiroll bar /link arms

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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N194 YAU is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N194 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.

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N194 YAU is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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