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N208 WLS

1996 Mazda 323 Glx

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,077 mi
Last recorded124,077 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Glx112,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 WLS
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 124,077 miles

osf cv boot deteriorated

osf tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 3 Jan 2009 124,076 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

osf cv boot deteriorated

osf tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jan 2008 117,332 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 117,332 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 109,657 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 109,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 103,827 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 103,750 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glx?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 783 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
6,699
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 372
Registration plate lamp not working 273
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 231
Brake pipe excessively corroded 213
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N208 WLS is a 1996 Mazda 323 Glx in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 112,329 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 Glx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N208 WLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 Glx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N208 WLS registered?

N208 WLS is a 1996 Mazda 323 Glx, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N208 WLS safe to buy?

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