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N393 BOC

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,524 mi
Last recorded154,524 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN393 BOC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2008 154,524 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front number plate cracked

N/S/R Tyre perrished

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 149,951 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 147,017 miles

O/S/F headlight cracked

Outer cv boots perrished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 146,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front geometry check

Pass 13 Apr 2006 139,536 miles

both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak from distributor area

nearside front inner brake disc slightly scored

offside front headlamp glass cracked †

offside rear tyre has nail embedded in outer edge

Fail 13 Apr 2006 139,536 miles

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

NOTE - will require another emission test once rectified

both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak from distributor area

nearside front inner brake disc surface slightly scored

offside front headlamp glass cracked

offside rear tyre has nail embedded in outer edge

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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N393 BOC is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N393 BOC, 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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N393 BOC is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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