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N204 BKP

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,593 mi
Last recorded173,593 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN204 BKP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 173,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will need discs too (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 173,593 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will need discs too (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 170,884 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 168,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 167,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre ON the legal limit of 1.6mm & worn smooth on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 167,087 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre ON the legal limit of 1.6mm & worn smooth on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 165,505 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 164,027 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 162,345 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 160,656 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 152,907 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 152,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

Pass 6 Jul 2010 149,548 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 147,676 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 145,563 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 145,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 142,709 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 139,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 139,140 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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N204 BKP is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N204 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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N204 BKP is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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