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N477 LHU

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,698 mi
Last recorded123,698 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN477 LHU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 123,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 114,659 miles

both rear anti role bar drop link upper joint have play

both rear suspension coil springs corroding

n/s outter cv gaiter perishing

n/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint gaiter perishing

Fail 28 Jan 2012 114,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

both rear anti role bar drop link upper joint have play

both rear suspension coil springs corroding

n/s outter cv gaiter perishing

n/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint gaiter perishing

Fail 8 Jan 2011 111,918 miles

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

inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 8 Jan 2011 111,918 miles

inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 8 Feb 2010 106,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 100,020 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 90,822 miles

both front tyres have kerbing damage on outer sidewalls

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 19 Aug 2006 83,315 miles

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

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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N477 LHU is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N477 LHU, 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 N477 LHU registered?

N477 LHU is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N477 LHU safe to buy?

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