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N407 SBC

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,857 mi
Last recorded132,857 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN407 SBC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 132,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 126,434 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Body sill has surface corrosion.

Nearside Rear Outer Body sill has surface corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight age cracking.

Offside Rear Inner Body sill has surface corrosion.

Offside Rear Outer Body sill has surface corrosion.

Offside Rear Tyre has slight age cracking.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 120,448 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has tear in outer wall

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 20 Nov 2017 120,439 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken from exhaust (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre has tear in outer wall

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2016 118,545 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 111,947 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 2 Nov 2015 111,947 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 2 Dec 2014 107,617 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 101,341 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 94,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 94,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 92,157 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 92,152 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 88,038 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 88,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 83,812 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 80,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 76,378 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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N407 SBC is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SBC, 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 SBC is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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