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N78 NSU

1996 Mazda 323 GX

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,138 mi
Last recorded140,138 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 GX105,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 NSU
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 140,138 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2008 140,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 136,040 miles

Handbrake lever requires adjustment

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2007 136,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake lever requires adjustment

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 132,615 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 132,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 126,772 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 126,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 GX?

Based on 742 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
7,537
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Registration plate lamp not working 53
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 46
position lamp(s) not working 45
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N78 NSU is a 1996 Mazda 323 GX in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 105,688 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 GX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N78 NSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 GX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 GX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N78 NSU registered?

N78 NSU is a 1996 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N78 NSU safe to buy?

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