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N427 RJF

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,916 mi
Last recorded100,916 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 RJF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 100,916 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 100,123 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 97,242 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 95,625 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 95,625 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 93,491 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 93,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 89,856 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 89,856 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 84,626 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 83,502 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 74,042 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
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N427 RJF is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N427 RJF, 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 N427 RJF registered?

N427 RJF is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N427 RJF safe to buy?

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