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N36 OYK

1971 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,824 mi
Last recorded181,824 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1971 Mazda 323102,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN36 OYK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2008 181,824 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 167,931 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 156,886 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 156,884 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 151,480 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on inner wall

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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N36 OYK is a 1971 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 102,702 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 N36 OYK, 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 55 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N36 OYK registered?

N36 OYK is a 1971 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N36 OYK safe to buy?

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