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N81 PFX

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,375 mi
Last recorded103,375 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN81 PFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 103,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 103,375 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2012 96,644 miles

airbag lamp on

n/s/r tyre punture repaired on outer edge

Fail 5 Jul 2012 96,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag lamp on

n/s/r tyre punture repaired on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2011 90,085 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 86,263 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 86,263 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s front cv boot slighty insecure

n/s wing mirror loose

Fail 29 Jun 2009 82,171 miles

Airbag lamp on

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

Front registration plate deteriorated

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

OS headlamp aim on minimum limit

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 82,171 miles

Airbag lamp on

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

Front registration plate deteriorated

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

OS headlamp aim on minimum limit

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 78,036 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 78,036 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 72,086 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 72,086 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 66,286 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 66,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 58,462 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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N81 PFX is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 N81 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 30 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N81 PFX registered?

N81 PFX is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 June 1996.

Is N81 PFX safe to buy?

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