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N607 KGN

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

164,632 mi
Last recorded164,632 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN607 KGN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 164,632 miles

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 164,630 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 156,056 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 146,549 miles

rear inner sills rusty

rear steel brake pipes rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2015 146,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear inner sills rusty

rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2014 139,147 miles

front brake back plates rusty and insecure

front crossmember rusty

offside front light lens damaged

rear inner sills and suspension components rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2014 139,147 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake back plates rusty and insecure

front crossmember rusty

offside front light lens damaged

rear inner sills and suspension components rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2013 132,176 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 132,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 128,081 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 128,078 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)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear foot brake efforts getting weak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 121,430 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine Oil Level Low,Steering Wheel Cover Loose On Rim,Front Crossmember Corroded,Fuel Tank Filler Tube Corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 121,429 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine Oil Level Low,Steering Wheel Cover Loose On Rim,Front Crossmember Corroded,Fuel Tank Filler Tube Corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 116,595 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 116,595 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 112,531 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 112,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion forming in chassis

offside front indicator / sidelight damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2008 106,329 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 106,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 100,011 miles

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

o/s front indicator lens slight crack

Pass 18 Dec 2006 99,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 93,503 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 93,503 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

off side front indicator lens has damage

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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N607 KGN is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 N607 KGN, 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.

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N607 KGN is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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