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N253 BNA

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,707 mi
Last recorded103,707 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 BNA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 103,707 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 103,705 miles

Emissions not tested rear silencer box missing unable to carry out test (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box missing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 May 2017 103,705 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 99,346 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 99,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 92,837 miles

o/s rear tyre 2mm

Pass 26 Feb 2014 86,289 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 26 Feb 2014 86,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn low

front exhaust bracket loose

Pass 26 Feb 2013 80,315 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 80,315 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,665 miles

wiper linkage worn

Fail 23 Feb 2012 74,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 67,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,828 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 48,831 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 41,580 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,335 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,330 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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N253 BNA is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N253 BNA, 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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N253 BNA is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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