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N358 AKL

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,090 mi
Last recorded91,090 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN358 AKL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2010 91,090 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 91,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 89,332 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 85,364 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Some corrosion on rear cross member.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 85,364 miles

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

Some corrosion on rear cross member.

Fail 5 Nov 2007 83,431 miles

Front brakes binding slightly.

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 83,431 miles

Front brakes binding slightly.

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 78,528 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 78,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 75,611 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2005 75,611 miles

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

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

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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N358 AKL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N358 AKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N358 AKL registered?

N358 AKL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N358 AKL safe to buy?

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