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N358 TFX

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,177 mi
Last recorded134,177 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 134,177 miles

O/s/f floor/chassis leg damaged

Paint work poor

Pass 27 Feb 2017 129,995 miles

N/s wiper drags windscreen slightly

O/s/f floor and chassis damaged

Paint work poor

Under body dry/corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2017 129,995 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/s wiper drags windscreen slightly

O/s/f floor and chassis damaged

Paint work poor

Under body dry/corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 125,361 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/s/f chassis rail/floor damaged

Under body dry/corroded

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

front tyres worn to 3 mm, Legal limit 1.6 mm.

Fail 5 Feb 2016 125,329 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner sill panel (5.2.6)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/s/f chassis rail/floor damaged

Under body dry/corroded

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

front tyres worn to 3 mm, Legal limit 1.6 mm.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 120,998 miles

o/s/f floor and chassis slightly damaged.

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 117,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 113,455 miles

front seat belts slow to return, o/s/f bealt slightly frayed.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 110,260 miles

paint work poor.

reverse light not work.

underbody dry/corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 107,615 miles

front metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

n/s/f side light lens cracked,but complete.

paint work poor.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 104,861 miles

'Cat' corroded.

both front chassis legs slightly dented.

front alloy wheels slightly scuffed.

n/s/f inner side of brake disc slightly corroded.

suspension components dry/corroded.(Needs wax oyling).

Fail 23 Feb 2010 104,678 miles

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

'Cat' corroded.

both front chassis legs slightly dented.

front alloy wheels slightly scuffed.

n/s/f inner side of brake disc slightly corroded.

suspension components dry/corroded.(Needs wax oyling).

Pass 19 Feb 2009 101,766 miles

both front chassis legs damaged slightly.

front brake discs slightlt corroded on inner edges.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 98,516 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

enginr slightly noisey.

front tyres worn to 3mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm.

n/s/f indicator/side light lens cracked but complete.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 98,516 miles

enginr slightly noisey.

front tyres worn to 3mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm.

n/s/f indicator/side light lens cracked but complete.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 94,530 miles

both wing repeaters damp.

n/s/f indicator/side light lens damp.

slight oil leak from distributer area.

some metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

various light under body corrosion but strong.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 90,362 miles

both front flexis brake hoses slightly perished.

both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

n/s wiper blade split.

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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N358 TFX is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 N358 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

N358 TFX is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N358 TFX safe to buy?

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