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N697 UFX

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,150 mi
Last recorded71,150 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 UFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 71,150 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 71,150 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 68,350 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 68,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,269 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 66,269 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 63,975 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer wall

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,131 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 62,131 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 60,251 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 60,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 58,180 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 54,695 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 51,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 51,497 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 46,677 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 46,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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N697 UFX is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N697 UFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N697 UFX registered?

N697 UFX is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N697 UFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N697 UFX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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