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N398 BDB

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,858 mi
Last recorded92,858 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 BDB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 92,858 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 92,858 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

CAT heat shield insecure

Lambda sensor not connected

Nearside front wheel trim missing

Nearside rear number plate insecure

Offside front brake slightly binding on

Pass 27 Jun 2008 84,732 miles

brake pipes are corroded

exhaust down pipe corroded

no oil showing on dipstick prior to mot

Fail 24 Jun 2008 84,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

brake pipes are corroded

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

exhaust down pipe corroded

no oil showing on dipstick prior to mot

Pass 19 Jun 2007 78,076 miles

offside front side light lense damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2007 78,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust centre and rear sections are corroded

offside front side light lens damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2006 73,938 miles

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

engine misfire at idle speed

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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N398 BDB is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N398 BDB, 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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What year was N398 BDB registered?

N398 BDB is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 1996.

Is N398 BDB safe to buy?

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