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N354 CDB

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,828 mi
Last recorded66,828 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 CDB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,828 miles

Front brakes not braking on full disc area

Oil coated underside

Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,061 miles

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

Rust scale on underside

Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,301 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 57,556 miles

Oil coated underside

Pass 17 Nov 2008 52,555 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 52,512 miles

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

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

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

fluid around brake master cylinder

Pass 19 Nov 2007 50,179 miles

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

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

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2006 49,270 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 48,040 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
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N354 CDB is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N354 CDB, 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 N354 CDB registered?

N354 CDB is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N354 CDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N354 CDB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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