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N516 HVT

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,612 mi
Last recorded120,612 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN516 HVT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 120,612 miles

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

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel high

nearside and offside front indicator lenses cracked

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 27 Jan 2012 120,612 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel high

nearside and offside front indicator lenses cracked

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 11 Feb 2011 117,518 miles

front number plate damaged

damage to nearside front outer sill

damp around steering rack pinion

nearside front indicator lense cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2010 112,995 miles

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

front number plate cracked/damaged

nearside front side lamp lense cracked

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 5 Feb 2010 112,995 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front number plate cracked/damaged

nearside front side lamp lense cracked

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 23 Jan 2009 109,774 miles

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

front number plate damaged

nearside front indicator lamp cracked

nearside front outer sill damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2008 105,608 miles

front number plate cracked not changing apperance

misting of oil from steering rack

nearside front indicator lens cracked not showing light

nearside inner rear sill corroding

offside inner rear sill corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2007 102,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exaust centre/rear section corroding

front number plate damaged

nearside front indicator lense damaged

offside front indicator lamp damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2006 98,316 miles

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres speed rated 'H' Rear tyres speed rated 'T'

N/S/F Indicator lense damaged

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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N516 HVT is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc 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 N516 HVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N516 HVT registered?

N516 HVT is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N516 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N516 HVT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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