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N841 RRU

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,574 mi
Last recorded94,574 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN841 RRU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 94,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front wiper blades weak

both rear tyres perished

corrosion starting both rear floors & general underside surface corrosion

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 Feb 2017 94,569 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front wiper blades weak

both rear tyres perished

corrosion starting both rear floors & general underside surface corrosion

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front plastic inner wing rubbing coil spring

Pass 23 Feb 2016 87,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 87,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust mounting corroded

exhaust rear silencer baffles broken up.

offside rear lamp unit damaged,recommend attention

Fail 19 Jan 2015 78,655 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust mounting corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust rear silencer baffles broken up.

offside rear lamp unit damaged,recommend attention

Fail 23 Jan 2014 76,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust mounting corroded.

offside rear lamp unit damaged, recommend attention

play noted in offside rear & nearside rear anti roll bar links

Pass 23 Jan 2014 76,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust mounting corroded.

offside rear lamp unit damaged, recommend attention

play noted in offside rear & nearside rear anti roll bar links

Pass 21 Jan 2013 74,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper rubber deteriating

offside front tyre wearing tread edge

Pass 4 Jan 2012 71,621 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 69,157 miles

Front and rear number plates are deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 69,157 miles

Front and rear number plates are deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2010 66,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,850 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 64,439 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 64,439 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 61,575 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2007 58,144 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,222 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 54,198 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2005 49,588 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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N841 RRU is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N841 RRU, 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 N841 RRU registered?

N841 RRU is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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