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N408 BDB

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,073 mi
Last recorded68,073 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 BDB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 68,073 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,108 miles

Front number plate slightly delaminated / deteriorated , digits clear at time of test

Main front to rear brake pipes lightly corroded

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

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

Slight grease leak from nearside inner CV boot

Fail 21 Oct 2009 59,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front number plate slightly delaminated / deteriorated , digits clear at time of test

Main front to rear brake pipes lightly corroded

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

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

Slight grease leak from nearside inner CV boot

Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,170 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 51,444 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 46,957 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)

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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N408 BDB is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N408 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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What year was N408 BDB registered?

N408 BDB is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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