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N457 SPG

1996 Mazda 323 Glx

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,305 mi
Last recorded151,305 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Glx112,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 SPG
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 151,305 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 146,400 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 137,684 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges & n/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm

windscreen is stonechipped

Pass 27 Jun 2005 127,691 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 127,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glx?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 783 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
6,699
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 372
Registration plate lamp not working 273
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 231
Brake pipe excessively corroded 213
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N457 SPG is a 1996 Mazda 323 Glx in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 112,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Glx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N457 SPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 Glx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N457 SPG registered?

N457 SPG is a 1996 Mazda 323 Glx, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N457 SPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N457 SPG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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