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N447 LCK

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,553 mi
Last recorded83,553 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 LCK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2015 83,553 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated..underneath of vehicle all undersealed..

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,181 miles

exhaust deteriorated...all underbody undersealed cannot access corrosion ..

Fail 20 Feb 2014 81,179 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated...all underbody undersealed cannot access corrosion ..

Pass 28 Feb 2013 78,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust deteriorated,,frt tyres worn..

Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,758 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 75,758 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,620 miles

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

surface corrosion to floor and componants..

Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,491 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 60,850 miles

advise both front tyres worn on edges

advise front brake pads low

Pass 10 Apr 2008 54,371 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 51,178 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 46,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 46,553 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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N447 LCK is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N447 LCK, 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 N447 LCK registered?

N447 LCK is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N447 LCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N447 LCK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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