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N340 EWC

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,598 mi
Last recorded108,598 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN340 EWC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 108,598 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 108,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 94,048 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

beam pattern faded on nearside headlamp

Fail 17 Nov 2009 94,048 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2008 89,682 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 85,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

center rear seatbelt cut

Pass 16 Oct 2007 85,003 miles

center rear seatbelt cut

Pass 13 Oct 2006 80,838 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 80,838 miles

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

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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N340 EWC is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N340 EWC, 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 N340 EWC registered?

N340 EWC is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N340 EWC safe to buy?

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