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N341 PYE

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,429 mi
Last recorded60,429 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN341 PYE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 60,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate damaged

nearside front side lamp assembly damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2013 60,429 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate damaged

nearside front side lamp assembly damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2013 60,422 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,811 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 58,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,027 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,464 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 55,464 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 52,940 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 52,940 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,154 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 49,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 44,081 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 44,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,968 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 39,968 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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N341 PYE is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N341 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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N341 PYE is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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