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N407 BDB

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,591 mi
Last recorded93,591 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN407 BDB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 93,591 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 May 2011 93,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 May 2010 90,757 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 90,718 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 88,670 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 84,465 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 75,586 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N407 BDB is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N407 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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N407 BDB is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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