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N406 VPM

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,063 mi
Last recorded70,063 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN406 VPM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 70,063 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,715 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 54,351 miles

exhaust and front discs drterioating

general corrosion underbody

Pass 12 Mar 2008 53,968 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 51,322 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front no plate not clear

Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,457 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 49,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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N406 VPM is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N406 VPM, 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 N406 VPM registered?

N406 VPM is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 1996.

Is N406 VPM safe to buy?

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