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N731 LAP

1995 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,575 mi
Last recorded92,575 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN731 LAP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 92,575 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2019 92,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,635 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 87,669 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 87,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 86,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,912 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 82,403 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 80,832 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 79,218 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 79,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 75,913 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 75,913 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 72,423 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 72,423 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 69,906 miles

Offside front tyre damaged on inner side wall

Fail 6 Dec 2006 69,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre damaged on inner side wall

Pass 29 Nov 2005 67,108 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 67,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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N731 LAP is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 98,590 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 N731 LAP, 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 31 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N731 LAP is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 October 1995.

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