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N451 SBC

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

98,918 mi
Last recorded98,918 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN451 SBC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 98,918 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 98,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

small split in offside front cv boot

Pass 22 Oct 2011 92,512 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 92,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres badly perished

front plate poor cond

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 84,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres deteriorating

front exhaust heatsheild slightly loose

nearside front wingmirror slightly loose

Fail 26 Oct 2010 84,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

front exhaust heatsheild slightly loose

nearside front wingmirror slightly loose

Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,427 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front indicator lens slightly damaged

vehicle has various body damage

Fail 14 Sep 2009 76,427 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front indicator lens slightly damaged

vehicle has various body damage

Pass 26 Sep 2008 66,806 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2008 66,806 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2007 62,844 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,844 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 60,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 53,257 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 53,257 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

nearside rear plastic inner arch trim loose (clip missing)

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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N451 SBC is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 N451 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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N451 SBC is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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