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N39 EWG

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,795 mi
Last recorded98,795 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN39 EWG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 98,795 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion to vehicle under-side

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside inner sills plus inner lower wheel arches

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 98,651 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Heavy corrosion to nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Heavy corrosion to under side nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 98,650 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Heavy corrosion to nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Heavy corrosion to under side nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 98,432 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension components badly corroded.

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

Sump corroded ,,leaking

front windscreen washers partially blocked

rear suspension component badly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 98,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front windscreen washers partially blocked

rear suspension component badly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,313 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 98,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre perished

oil leak

osf tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2015 97,964 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 97,413 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside wiper blade ends split

Fail 5 May 2014 97,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside wiper blade ends split

Pass 8 Jun 2013 96,161 miles

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

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

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

under floor and body corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2013 96,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

under floor and body corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 94,907 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 94,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

vehicle very rusty underneath

Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,021 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 90,773 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 89,367 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 89,367 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 87,299 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 87,299 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 84,493 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 84,493 miles

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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N39 EWG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N39 EWG, 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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N39 EWG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 July 1996.

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