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N615 GVF

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,854 mi
Last recorded141,854 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN615 GVF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 141,854 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

all under car is starting to corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 111,690 miles

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

front & rear sub frames are corroding.

n/s & o/s sill edges are corroding.

n/s/r door saftey lock is on.

o/s/f floor is starting to corrode.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 111,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front & rear sub frames are corroding.

n/s & o/s sill edges are corroding.

n/s/r door saftey lock is on.

o/s/f floor is starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Sep 2011 108,953 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 106,103 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both sills corroded. Damage to both rear panels and arch area. Rear bumper also damaged.

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 101,321 miles

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

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

front number plate very slightly deteriorated.

n/s/f & o/s/f outer sill corroded & holed

n/s/r brake drum slightly distorted.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 101,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front number plate very slightly deteriorated.

n/s/f & o/s/f outer sill corroded & holed

n/s/r brake drum slightly distorted.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 101,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all suspension and steering components heavily corroded

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2008 88,345 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 79,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 68,790 miles

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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N615 GVF is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N615 GVF, 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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What year was N615 GVF registered?

N615 GVF is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N615 GVF safe to buy?

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