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N45 CAS

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,602 mi
Last recorded69,602 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN45 CAS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,602 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside rear handbrake has a slight bind when released.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,238 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,641 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 52,634 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,393 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,918 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,732 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 45,721 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 44,290 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 43,794 miles

unable to fully check brake pipes due to heavily greasing of pipes

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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N45 CAS is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N45 CAS, 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 N45 CAS registered?

N45 CAS is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N45 CAS safe to buy?

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