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N499 CKL

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,706 mi
Last recorded76,706 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 CKL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2017 76,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,435 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,067 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,398 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 73,455 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,279 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 72,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,452 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2010 71,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2009 70,168 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 70,168 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 70,081 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Apr 2008 68,641 miles

OSF tyre 3mm

Pass 16 Mar 2007 66,660 miles

Emissions only just good enough to meet MOT limits

Exhaust heatshield loose and rattling

Front brakes imbalanced

NSR antiroll bar link slight play

Fail 16 Mar 2007 66,660 miles

Emissions only just good enough to meet MOT limits

Exhaust heatshield loose and rattling

Front brakes imbalanced

NSR antiroll bar link slight play

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 64,036 miles

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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N499 CKL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N499 CKL, 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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N499 CKL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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