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N367 PYE

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

150,218 mi
Last recorded150,218 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN367 PYE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2014 150,218 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Geaneral rust on all suspension

General oil leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R tyre cracking

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 143,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

general rust front and rear suspensions

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2013 143,693 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

general rust front and rear suspensions

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 136,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust rattle

front number plate cracked

general rust front and rear suspension

Fail 17 Sep 2012 136,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust rattle

front number plate cracked

general rust front and rear suspension

Pass 26 Aug 2011 130,318 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 130,304 miles

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

Corrosion o/s floor and under sill close to limits .

Exhaust rattle ? heat shield .

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front number plate close to limits cracked .

General surface corrosion close to limits .

O/S/R light lens close to limits

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 124,514 miles

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

front number plate close to limit

surface rust front and rear suspension

Pass 20 Aug 2009 118,488 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 118,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 112,031 miles

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

Exhaust mount fixing close to limits

Surface corrosion susp parts and body and chass parts close to limits .

Fail 22 Aug 2008 112,031 miles

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

Exhaust mount fixing close to limits

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Surface corrosion susp parts and body and chass parts close to limits .

Fail 17 Sep 2007 104,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 104,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 97,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2006 97,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2005 79,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N367 PYE is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 N367 PYE, 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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N367 PYE is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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