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N447 UPB

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,880 mi
Last recorded133,880 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 UPB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 133,880 miles

exhaust system front and centre sections are corroded. The downpipe section also has a loose clamp which is causing a rattling noise when the vehicle is revved

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter is leaking and although the gaiter is not insecure the cable ties would benefit from replacing

offside rear 3 point seatbelt has a fixed child seat in place

offside window screen wiper blade is split

rear bumper is damaged but is not currently presenting a sharp edge

rear wiper blade is perished

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Mar 2009 130,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Mar 2009 130,952 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R tyre perished and starting to split

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Feb 2008 127,750 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 127,749 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 121,719 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 121,719 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear number plate poor

Pass 24 Feb 2006 115,117 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 115,117 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both rear floor pans corroded

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear brake imbalance

rear exhaust hanger weld split

rear number plate poor condition

sump pan very badly corroded and starting to seep oil

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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N447 UPB is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UPB, 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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N447 UPB is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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