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N702 VAV

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,393 mi
Last recorded97,393 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN702 VAV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 97,393 miles

Battery insecure

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

footbrake travel/spongy/RECOMMEND BRAKE SERVICE

front and rear suspension components corroding

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

handbrake travel/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

ns mirror glass secured with tape/os slightly loose

nsr tyre perishing

os inner wing liner loose

osf lower suspension arms bushes covered in oil

signs of genral under body corrosion

under body,fuel and brake pipes covered in under sill

Fail 6 Sep 2008 97,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

footbrake travel/spongy/RECOMMEND BRAKE SERVICE

front and rear suspension components corroding

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

handbrake travel/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

ns mirror glass secured with tape/os slightly loose

nsr tyre perishing

os inner wing liner loose

osf lower suspension arms bushes covered in oil

signs of genral under body corrosion

under body,fuel and brake pipes covered in under sill

Pass 13 Sep 2007 91,557 miles

"sports" type aftermarket rear exhaust fitted - not considered to be excessively loud

front windows not opening

fuel filler vent pipe rusty

offside sill and vehicle underside has surface corrosion

poor wear pattern to rear tyrtes - may cause noise on road

Fail 10 Sep 2007 91,554 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

"sports" type exhaust fitted - not considered excessively loud

fuel filler vent pipe corroded

nearside and offside front windows not opening

nearside rear tyre very slightly mis-shaped - may cause noise on road

offside front inner wing trim poorly secured - rubbing on spring

offside sill and vehicle underside has surface corrosion

poor wear pattern (to centre) of offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2006 86,916 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 79,689 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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N702 VAV is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N702 VAV, 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 VAV registered?

N702 VAV is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N702 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N702 VAV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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