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N458 STA

1996 Mazda 323 Glx

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,425 mi
Last recorded145,425 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Glx112,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 STA
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 145,425 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine noisy

Fail 21 Jan 2009 145,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine noisy

Pass 16 Feb 2007 144,119 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 144,119 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 129,569 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 129,569 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mounting bracket broken...slight noise from o/s/f wheel (possible wheel bearing)

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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N458 STA is a 1996 Mazda 323 Glx in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 N458 STA, 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 N458 STA registered?

N458 STA is a 1996 Mazda 323 Glx, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N458 STA safe to buy?

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