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N226 RNR

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,691 mi
Last recorded160,691 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 RNR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 160,691 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 152,012 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 151,911 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 144,630 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 144,621 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 138,164 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front tyres are unevanly worn on inside edges

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 130,250 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 130,207 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 118,416 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 108,583 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 99,932 miles

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

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

exhaust 3rd and 4th sections corroding, †engine oil on minimum.

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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N226 RNR is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N226 RNR, 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 N226 RNR registered?

N226 RNR is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N226 RNR safe to buy?

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