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N556 PLJ

1995 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,457 mi
Last recorded93,457 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN556 PLJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 93,457 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to limit and perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 30 May 2012 93,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside rear tyre close to limit and perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 May 2011 90,100 miles

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

oil leak , both rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 May 2011 90,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

oil leak , both rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 May 2010 87,330 miles

oil cooler pipes very rusty

Fail 26 May 2010 87,330 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil cooler pipes very rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2009 83,128 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 83,127 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 78,464 miles

corrosion to rear suspension parts

p/s pipes badly corroded

Fail 28 May 2008 78,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion to rear suspension parts

p/s pipes badly corroded

Pass 31 May 2007 73,895 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 73,895 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres on limit on edges

n/s/f inner w/rim damaged

Pass 23 May 2006 68,029 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 68,029 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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N556 PLJ is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N556 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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N556 PLJ is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 December 1995.

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