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N243 TBC

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,546 mi
Last recorded98,546 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 TBC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 98,546 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil sump badly corroded & seeping oil.

Fail 28 Jan 2015 98,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil sump badly corroded & seeping oil.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 91,777 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 91,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 89,044 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 87,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine sump leaking oil.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 85,696 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front n/s and o/s brake discs pitted on inner edges.

advise o/s and n/s front wiper blade rubber split on ends.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 82,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 76,614 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

wipers worn

Fail 1 Dec 2008 76,590 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

wipers worn

Pass 3 Dec 2007 71,884 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front exhaust mount missing

handbrake high

offside front side light cover cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,737 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2006 67,737 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2005 63,734 miles

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

exhaust heat shield removed, was likley to fall off

offside front indicator, rear reflector and car arial all sharp edges taped at time of test

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2005 63,734 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

exhaust heat shield removed, was likley to fall off

offside front indicator, rear reflector and car arial all sharp edges taped at time of test

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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N243 TBC is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N243 TBC, 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 N243 TBC registered?

N243 TBC is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N243 TBC safe to buy?

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