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N261 LMW

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,456 mi
Last recorded125,456 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 LMW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2011 125,456 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 125,456 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 119,573 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 119,573 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 110,976 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 110,976 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 107,515 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 107,515 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 101,288 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 95,351 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 95,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N261 LMW is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N261 LMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N261 LMW?

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What year was N261 LMW registered?

N261 LMW is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N261 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 LMW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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