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N350 OFC

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,148 mi
Last recorded144,148 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN350 OFC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 144,148 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 144,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 136,909 miles

cv gaiters perished

Fail 14 Aug 2012 136,909 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

cv gaiters perished

Pass 18 Aug 2011 129,289 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2011 129,230 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 121,705 miles

o/s front anti roll bar droplink minor play detected

Pass 20 Aug 2009 112,850 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 100,690 miles

centre exhaust mount in poor condition

noise detected on offside rear suspect dry antiroll bar droplink

Pass 16 Aug 2007 91,889 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 80,268 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 80,255 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N350 OFC is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N350 OFC, 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 N350 OFC registered?

N350 OFC is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N350 OFC safe to buy?

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