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N618 KHW

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

166,985 mi
Last recorded166,985 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN618 KHW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 166,985 miles

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

Front to centre exhaust flange badly corroded

Fuel tank pipe corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Offside headlamp damaged

Oil leak

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

Various underbody/chasis/suspension corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2012 166,985 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front to centre exhaust flange badly corroded

Fuel tank pipe corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Offside headlamp damaged

Oil leak

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

Various underbody/chasis/suspension corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2011 161,015 miles

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

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

general underside of vehicle rusty

large stone chip on o/s headlight glass

Pass 6 Jan 2011 161,015 miles

general underside of vehicle rusty

large stone chip on o/s headlight glass

Pass 8 Jan 2010 155,202 miles

Fuel tank pipe badly corroded

Offside rear handbrake effort low

Fail 6 Jan 2010 155,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fuel tank pipe badly corroded

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

Offside rear handbrake effort low

Pass 7 Jan 2009 151,076 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 151,076 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on o/s/r inner wing

heat shield on exhaust manifold badly corroded and rattles

large stone chip on o/s headlight [glass holed]

Pass 3 Jan 2008 144,932 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 144,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust catalyst heat shield rattles

Pass 4 Jan 2007 136,732 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 136,732 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 127,330 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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N618 KHW is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N618 KHW, 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 N618 KHW registered?

N618 KHW is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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