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N626 GVF

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,904 mi
Last recorded137,904 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN626 GVF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 137,904 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 135,117 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 135,117 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 129,758 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 124,420 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust centre bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2014 117,364 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 111,728 miles

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

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

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

engine oil sump leaking

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 Jan 2012 107,659 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre condition poor

Fail 19 Dec 2011 107,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre condition poor

Pass 6 Apr 2010 107,129 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 107,127 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 101,543 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside headlight glass cracked

offside front fog light glass broken

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2008 98,005 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 92,561 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 92,561 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

exhaust corroded

offside front fog light glass broken

slight cracking on both front constant velocity joint gaiters

slight play in nearside rear suspension anti- roll bar link

stonechip in nearside headlight glass

Pass 28 Jan 2006 85,703 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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N626 GVF is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N626 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 N626 GVF registered?

N626 GVF is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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