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N385 MDE

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

133,379 mi
Last recorded133,379 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 MDE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 133,379 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 129,030 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 129,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2012 125,047 miles

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

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

front number plate broken

Fail 25 May 2012 125,047 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front number plate broken

Fail 31 May 2011 118,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake pads low

Pass 31 May 2011 118,079 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 25 May 2010 110,492 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 110,491 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 102,485 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 99,325 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 99,325 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2007 96,014 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 95,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 91,705 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 91,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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N385 MDE is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N385 MDE, 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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N385 MDE is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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