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N622 SAA

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,883 mi
Last recorded85,883 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN622 SAA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,883 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

both front coil springs corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pipe to n/s/r wheel cylinder corroded

corrosion to both front floor pans,chassis rails,inner sills

excessive corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

front crossmember corroded

front subframe & brackets corroded

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

radiator leaking

rear subframe & suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 85,690 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front coil springs corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pipe to n/s/r wheel cylinder corroded

corrosion to both front floor pans,chassis rails,inner sills

excessive corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

front crossmember corroded

front subframe & brackets corroded

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

radiator leaking

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear subframe & suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,208 miles

corrosion to n/s inner sills,floor pans & n/s/r inner wheel arch

corrosion to o/s inner sills & floor pans

front & rear suspension components corroded

front subframe & support brackets corroded

nearside brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2017 77,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

corrosion to n/s inner sills,floor pans & n/s/r inner wheel arch

corrosion to o/s inner sills & floor pans

front & rear suspension components corroded

front subframe & support brackets corroded

nearside brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,600 miles

both front tyres close to limit

brake pipe to n/s/r brake hose corroded

corrosion to n/s inner & outer sills,floor pans & n/s/r inner wheel arch

corrosion to o/s inner & outer sills & floor pans

front & rear suspension components corroded

front subframe & support brackets corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2016 69,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres close to limit

both rear tyres have nails in tread

brake pipe to n/s/r brake hose corroded

corrosion to n/s inner & outer sills,floor pans & n/s/r inner wheel arch

corrosion to o/s inner & outer sills & floor pans

front & rear suspension components corroded

front subframe & support brackets corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,996 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front exhaust slightly corroded.

o/s rear wheel has slight bind up.

Fail 14 Jul 2014 61,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front exhaust slightly corroded.

o/s rear wheel has slight bind up.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,867 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,195 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 57,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,409 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 54,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,772 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

both rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Jul 2010 51,772 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front outer cv boots perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,256 miles

off side brake slighty blinding

off side front tyre getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,292 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 39,600 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,458 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 31,458 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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N622 SAA is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N622 SAA, 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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N622 SAA is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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