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N604 PPL

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,266 mi
Last recorded158,266 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN604 PPL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 158,266 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 153,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 148,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 May 2014 148,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 May 2013 143,540 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 May 2013 143,540 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 137,941 miles

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 18 May 2011 131,156 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 126,553 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 123,217 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 123,217 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 120,021 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 116,540 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 111,523 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 111,523 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2005 107,607 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 107,607 miles

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

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
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N604 PPL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N604 PPL, 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 N604 PPL registered?

N604 PPL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N604 PPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N604 PPL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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