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N302 RUT

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,933 mi
Last recorded96,933 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN302 RUT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 96,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

very bad oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2012 96,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

very bad oil leak

Pass 21 May 2011 92,835 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 92,835 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 91,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2010 91,465 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2009 89,328 miles

rear both andfront off side tyre side walls cracking

Fail 15 May 2009 89,320 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear both andfront off side tyre side walls cracking

some oil leaks from engine

some oil leaks from engine

Pass 24 May 2008 87,490 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 84,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2007 84,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2006 81,353 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
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N302 RUT is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,839cc 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 N302 RUT, 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 N302 RUT registered?

N302 RUT is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N302 RUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N302 RUT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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