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N686 PEC

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2008
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

131,579 mi
Last recorded131,579 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 PEC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2008 131,579 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 127,665 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE BEEN REPAIRED SMALL BLOW FROM ROUND WELD

EXCESSIVE RUSTING ON REAR SUBFRAME AND REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE BRACKET REQUIRES REPAIR

OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE RUSTING

OFFSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE OUTER CABLE SPLIT

SLIGHTLY LOW READING TAKEN FROM REAR OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE

TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE BUT NOT TO STOP REQUIRES ADJUSTING

Fail 7 Sep 2007 127,601 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

excessive rusting to both rear coil springs and the subframe

exhaust front pipe braket requires repair

handbrake lever requires adjustment

o/s/r brake pipe is rusting

o/s/r handbrake outer cable is broken

Pass 22 Sep 2006 115,480 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 115,480 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake pippes slight corrosion

slight marks front screen

underside of vehicle rusty full length

Fail 14 Sep 2006 115,477 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 115,451 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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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N686 PEC is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 N686 PEC, 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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N686 PEC is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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