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N45 KJO

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,866 mi
Last recorded132,866 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN45 KJO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 132,866 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside

o/s floor weak

Fail 23 Feb 2015 132,856 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Areas of corrosion on the underside

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

Front brake discs rusty

o/s floor weak

o/s/f brake disc shield touching disc

Pass 13 Feb 2014 127,593 miles

Movement in rear anti roll bar bushes

Oil leak

Steering/suspension gaitors perished.

o/s/f floor weak.

o/s/r shock absorber damp.

Fail 13 Feb 2014 127,593 miles

Movement in rear anti roll bar bushes

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

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

Oil leak

Steering/suspension gaitors perished.

o/s/f floor weak.

o/s/r shock absorber damp.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 123,766 miles

Oil leak

Rear inner sills weak.

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 123,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear inner sills weak.

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 120,445 miles

Rear subframe and floor rusty.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 116,359 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 111,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 107,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 102,369 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 102,369 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 98,028 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 92,322 miles

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

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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N45 KJO is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJO, 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 KJO registered?

N45 KJO is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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