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N581 ESR

1996 Mazda 323 GX

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,775 mi
Last recorded136,775 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 GX105,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN581 ESR
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 136,775 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 136,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 123,702 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 110,991 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 110,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Both center and rear Exhaust heat shields insecure!

Exhaust front support mount, At CAT cracking, may soon need repaired.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 97,255 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 97,253 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 GX?

Based on 742 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
7,537
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Registration plate lamp not working 53
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 46
position lamp(s) not working 45
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N581 ESR is a 1996 Mazda 323 GX in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 105,688 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 GX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N581 ESR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 GX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 GX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N581 ESR registered?

N581 ESR is a 1996 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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