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N351 DSL

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,330 mi
Last recorded111,330 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN351 DSL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2015 111,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2015 111,330 miles

off side front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2014 104,754 miles

oil leak under engine off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2014 104,679 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak under engine off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2013 98,007 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 87,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 76,150 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 70,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 70,930 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 67,713 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre has tear to sidewall

oil leak filter area

Fail 18 Apr 2009 67,713 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre has tear to sidewall

oil leak filter area

Pass 8 May 2008 62,545 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 2 May 2008 62,545 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2007 58,202 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 58,199 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 54,387 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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N351 DSL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N351 DSL, 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 N351 DSL registered?

N351 DSL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N351 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N351 DSL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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