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N696 SEL

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,251 mi
Last recorded109,251 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN696 SEL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 109,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing unevenly

rear tyres wearing unevenly

underbody and sills corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 105,047 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 105,039 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 95,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 95,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,137 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 86,137 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 75,660 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 69,561 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 65,791 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,655 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 57,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 57,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,376 miles

Both rear tyres perrished. N/S/F tyre perrished

Pass 26 May 2011 54,365 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2010 52,052 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 48,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 48,508 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2007 47,236 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 45,401 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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N696 SEL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N696 SEL, 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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N696 SEL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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