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N232 PRY

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,241 mi
Last recorded106,241 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN232 PRY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2018 106,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened and o/s/f front lower rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened and o/s/r trailing arm bushes (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced top strut mount dropped from chaisy (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function and n/s/r no damping effects (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering and o/s/r subframe bushes (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached and o/s/r uppers and lowers both torque reaction arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 105,863 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 105,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. and o/s/f (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 104,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/f (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front and n/s/r door damage but not sharp

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing and o/s/r (2.7.2a)

engine oil leak

general crrossion

Fail 22 Jun 2016 104,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/f (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front and n/s/r door damage but not sharp

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing and o/s/r (2.7.2a)

engine oil leak

general crrossion

Pass 10 Jun 2015 105,114 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP WORN

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

N/S PANELS HAVE DAMAGES BUT NO SHARP PROJECTION PRODUCED

N/S/F CHASIS LEG SLIGHTLY CORRODED UNDER THE BONNET

N/S/F WING MIRROR OUTER CASING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

N/S/R TYRE WEARING AT THE INSIDE EDGE

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/N/R LOWER BUSH TO WHEEL HUB HAS SLIGHT DETERIORATION

O/N/R LOWER TRAILING ARM OUTER BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT DETERIORATION

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

REAR FUEL FILLER PIPE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 105,114 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP WORN

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

N/S PANELS HAVE DAMAGES BUT NO SHARP PROJECTION PRODUCED

N/S/F CHASIS LEG SLIGHTLY CORRODED UNDER THE BONNET

N/S/F WING MIRROR OUTER CASING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

N/S/R TYRE WEARING AT THE INSIDE EDGE

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/N/R LOWER BUSH TO WHEEL HUB HAS SLIGHT DETERIORATION

O/N/R LOWER TRAILING ARM OUTER BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT DETERIORATION

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

REAR FUEL FILLER PIPE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 104,358 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 103,458 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 103,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 102,158 miles

Oil leak

front brakes slightly stiff

Fail 23 May 2012 102,158 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes slightly stiff

Pass 24 May 2011 101,055 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 101,048 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2010 99,263 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 99,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,449 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 62,440 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 94,676 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 92,637 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 89,010 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
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N232 PRY is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N232 PRY, 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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N232 PRY is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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