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N553 PLJ

1995 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,173 mi
Last recorded110,173 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 PLJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 110,173 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2009 107,508 miles

front brake discs worn

gearbox oil cooler pipes damp

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked and low tread on outer edge

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

rear coil springs corrroded

Fail 9 Feb 2009 107,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

gearbox oil cooler pipes damp

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked and low tread on outer edge

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

rear coil springs corrroded

Pass 14 Aug 2007 105,222 miles

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

front engine mounting slightly deteriorated

fuel cap rubber slightly perished

nearside front lower balljoint gaiter split

offside front tyre inner edge worn

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2006 102,440 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 102,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear tyres side walls cracked

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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N553 PLJ is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 98,590 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 N553 PLJ, 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 31 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N553 PLJ registered?

N553 PLJ is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 December 1995.

Is N553 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N553 PLJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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