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N825 VPL

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,475 mi
Last recorded114,475 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN825 VPL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2010 114,475 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 114,475 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 109,754 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 109,669 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 105,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf indicator slighty cracked but no white light showing

Pass 5 Jul 2007 103,246 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 97,685 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 97,685 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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
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N825 VPL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N825 VPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N825 VPL registered?

N825 VPL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N825 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N825 VPL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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