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N646 PWV

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,301 mi
Last recorded63,301 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN646 PWV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 63,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 63,206 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 60,639 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Fail 15 Oct 2019 60,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,633 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 54,778 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,667 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 50,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front perishing in tread but no cords visible

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2015 48,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front perishing in tread but no cords visible

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,792 miles

Offside front tyre perished & cracking (heavy) between treads -close to excess-

Pass 19 Oct 2013 44,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/S/F Brake binding slightly

O/S/F tyre cracking in tread close to excessive

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 44,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F Brake binding slightly

O/S/F tyre cracking in tread close to excessive

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 42,793 miles

nearside horn push on steering wheel not working

Fail 19 Oct 2012 42,793 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside horn push on steering wheel not working

Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,319 miles

nearside horn push on steering wheel not working

Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,298 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,279 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,265 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,239 miles

General corrosion on suspension components

Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,232 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 39,381 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
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N646 PWV is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 N646 PWV, 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 N646 PWV registered?

N646 PWV is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N646 PWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N646 PWV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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