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N354 LGP

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,371 mi
Last recorded118,371 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 LGP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 118,371 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2013 118,370 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads look low SUGGEST TO GET THEM CHECKED

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2012 108,086 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 108,082 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 98,315 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 98,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 91,679 miles

nearside front tyre wall cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2010 91,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2009 88,397 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 88,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 84,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 82,097 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 79,273 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2004 69,806 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 LGP is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N354 LGP, 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 LGP registered?

N354 LGP is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N354 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N354 LGP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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