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N838 DKM

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,320 mi
Last recorded151,320 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 DKM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 151,320 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 149,012 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 146,633 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meet the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 143,327 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 138,715 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 135,183 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 131,158 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 126,164 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 119,812 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 115,595 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 111,665 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 111,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 107,716 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 107,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 101,497 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 97,337 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 92,811 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 87,192 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 81,317 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 74,940 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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N838 DKM is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 N838 DKM, 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 N838 DKM registered?

N838 DKM is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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