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N702 FPU

1996 Mazda 323

Turquoise Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,146 mi
Last recorded87,146 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN702 FPU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 87,146 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2015 87,146 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,650 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 81,647 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 76,779 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Oil leak

both front tyres 0mm on inside edge outside 75% measurment

Fail 20 Mar 2012 76,686 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Oil leak

both front tyres 0mm on inside edge outside 75% measurment

Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,089 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 68,076 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 63,889 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,082 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 54,184 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 49,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,027 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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N702 FPU is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Turquoise with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N702 FPU, 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 N702 FPU registered?

N702 FPU is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N702 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N702 FPU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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