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N405 PGA

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,321 mi
Last recorded99,321 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN405 PGA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 99,321 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 99,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 94,584 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 94,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 89,564 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 89,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 65,426 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 82,857 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 78,937 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 78,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 73,082 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 73,082 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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
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N405 PGA is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N405 PGA, 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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N405 PGA is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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