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N460 HBH

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,048 mi
Last recorded116,048 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN460 HBH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 116,048 miles

Low efficiency on rear brakes

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on the inside shoulder

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear chassis and floor slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2014 116,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on the inside shoulder

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear chassis and floor slightly corroded

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 115,345 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2012 114,634 miles

slight smoke

Pass 24 Jan 2011 113,807 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 113,177 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 112,456 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 105,421 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 98,448 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 94,374 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 94,374 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N460 HBH is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N460 HBH, 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 N460 HBH registered?

N460 HBH is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N460 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N460 HBH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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