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N31 PJD

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,261 mi
Last recorded152,261 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 PJD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 152,261 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 140,606 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

discs deteriorating

n/s/f brake hose perrished

rear tyres low

Fail 28 Oct 2011 140,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

discs deteriorating

n/s/f brake hose perrished

rear tyres low

Pass 7 Oct 2010 128,095 miles

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Brake pedal rubber worn

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Front brake hoses perished

Front brake pads on legal limit

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside rear seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Offside front indicator lens cracked

Offside wiper blade split

Rear number plate slightly distorted

Slight dampness to power steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2009 122,596 miles

Both front tyres on limit

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Offside front brake hose perished

Pass 21 Oct 2008 115,386 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Both front outer CV gaiters perished

Front number plate starting to seperate and in poor condition

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Sump corroded and damp

Pass 16 Oct 2007 109,069 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 17 Oct 2006 102,187 miles

Front number plate in poor condition.

Nearside rear tyre low on outer edge and in poor condition.

Rear brake balance close to limit.

Rear bumper in poor condition.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 95,839 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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N31 PJD is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N31 PJD, 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 N31 PJD registered?

N31 PJD is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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