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N296 DBG

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,656 mi
Last recorded102,656 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 DBG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 102,656 miles

Cuts in O/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

Exhaust front heat shield insecure.

Nail in O/S/R and N/S/R tyres. Tyre treads also worn to 3mm.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper split.

Slight play in O/S/F steering rack inner ball joint.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 102,656 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Cuts in O/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

Exhaust front heat shield insecure.

Nail in O/S/R and N/S/R tyres. Tyre treads also worn to 3mm.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper split.

Slight play in O/S/F steering rack inner ball joint.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 96,697 miles

Bad corrosion to sump.

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

O/S/R tyre tread worn to 3mm.

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

Slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 16 Aug 2007 91,245 miles

Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.

Corrosion to sump.

Front number plate cracked.

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leaks.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 91,245 miles

Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.

Corrosion to sump.

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

Oil leaks.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 81,221 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

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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N296 DBG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N296 DBG, 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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N296 DBG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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