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N338 PJR

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,587 mi
Last recorded104,587 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN338 PJR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 104,587 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 104,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT AND REAR WIPERS ARE TORN

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 100,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn edge of tread

Pass 17 Jul 2007 92,071 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 92,064 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

N/S/F DOOR MIRROR IS MISSING

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,955 miles

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

O/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR LINK IS SLIGHTLY WORN

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N338 PJR is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 N338 PJR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N338 PJR registered?

N338 PJR is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N338 PJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N338 PJR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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