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N285 VPE

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,730 mi
Last recorded98,730 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 VPE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,730 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 98,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 87,554 miles

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

rear sills rusted

Fail 24 Apr 2014 87,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear sills rusted

Pass 11 Apr 2013 71,954 miles

offside front tyre edge wearing

offside rear tyre edge wearing

rear inner sills rusting

Fail 11 Apr 2013 71,954 miles

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

exhaust mounting condition

offside front tyre edge wearing

offside rear tyre edge wearing

rear inner sills rusting

Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,858 miles

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

rear inner sills rusted

Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight front exhaust leak

slight rear exhaust leak

Fail 31 Mar 2011 54,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight front exhaust leak

slight rear exhaust leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,225 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 46,225 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 42,724 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 39,007 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 34,941 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 31,378 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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N285 VPE is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc 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 N285 VPE, 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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N285 VPE is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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