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N78 PFX

1995 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

77,917 mi
Last recorded77,917 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 PFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall has cut

oil leak

passenger seat missing at time of test

Fail 28 Mar 2013 77,917 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall has cut

oil leak

passenger seat missing at time of test

Fail 8 Mar 2013 77,480 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine missfire

o/s rear outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,015 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 66,015 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,054 miles

nearside front tyre inner wall perishing

Fail 8 Mar 2011 56,054 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

nearside front tyre inner wall perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,339 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 46,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,391 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly difficult to read

Fail 19 Feb 2009 35,391 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate slightly difficult to read

Pass 15 Feb 2008 22,792 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 22,792 miles

Centre Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,645 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,164 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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N78 PFX is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N78 PFX, 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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N78 PFX is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 September 1995.

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