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N269 KRL

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,755 mi
Last recorded75,755 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN269 KRL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all brake discs heavly corrodied

battery insecure

front and rear brake and suspension parts corrodied

Fail 10 Jan 2013 75,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all brake discs heavly corrodied

battery insecure

front and rear brake and suspension parts corrodied

Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,707 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 75,707 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 75,684 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 75,682 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

slow puncture offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,787 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 71,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 67,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 67,596 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 62,151 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 55,829 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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N269 KRL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N269 KRL, 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 N269 KRL registered?

N269 KRL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N269 KRL safe to buy?

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