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N305 PYE

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,375 mi
Last recorded114,375 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN305 PYE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 114,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Oil leak

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2014 112,523 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 110,315 miles

Please note: Rear discs and pads are worn slightly.

Rear brakes need slight adjustment.

o/s wiper blade split.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 106,735 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 106,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear disc's poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2011 101,960 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front + rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 101,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front + rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2010 92,723 miles

front and rear brake discs getting corroded and pitted

front no.plate blemished slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2009 81,141 miles

engine oil leak

front number plate starting to get dirt between it

n/s/r disc slight pitted

o/s wiper blade split

slight runout o/s/f disc

Pass 24 Jan 2008 76,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 72,485 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 72,485 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear discs corroded

front and rear pads getting low

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2005 69,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

both rear tyres have side wall cracking but not exposing cords

Pass 12 Dec 2005 69,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

both rear tyres have side wall cracking but not exposing cords

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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N305 PYE is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N305 PYE, 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 N305 PYE registered?

N305 PYE is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N305 PYE safe to buy?

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