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N487 JNG

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 JNG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 89,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,191 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 89,191 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 88,012 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 88,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 84,579 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 84,539 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 80,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 76,690 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 76,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 71,679 miles

Both outer constant velocity joint boots cracking.

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

Offside front brake pipe in rusty condition.

Fail 21 Jul 2005 71,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both outer constant velocity joint boots cracking.

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

Offside front brake pipe in a rusty and poor condition.

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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N487 JNG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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 N487 JNG, 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 N487 JNG registered?

N487 JNG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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