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N254 RNR

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,323 mi
Last recorded97,323 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 RNR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 97,323 miles

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

rear suspension components hevily carroded

Pass 30 Oct 2008 96,065 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 91,282 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 88,463 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 82,094 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 82,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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N254 RNR is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N254 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 N254 RNR registered?

N254 RNR is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N254 RNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N254 RNR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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