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N713 SEC

1996 Mazda 323 LX

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,809 mi
Last recorded138,809 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN713 SEC
MakeMazda
Model323 LX
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 138,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside and offside rear floor pans corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall but not through to any ply or cords

Fail 10 May 2010 138,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside and offside rear floor pans corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall but not through to any ply or cords

Pass 15 May 2009 120,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear floor pans corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 May 2009 120,322 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear floor pans corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 May 2008 99,716 miles

both rear tyres less than 3mm

Fail 23 May 2008 99,716 miles

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

both rear tyres less than 3mm

Pass 3 May 2007 84,338 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 84,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 70,054 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 70,054 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 LX?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,228
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
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N713 SEC is a 1996 Mazda 323 LX in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N713 SEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N713 SEC is a 1996 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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