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N846 SPD

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,640 mi
Last recorded123,640 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN846 SPD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 123,640 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 123,637 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 113,516 miles

Corrosion to front cross member

Damage to o/s/f chassis leg & floor pan

Fail 6 Mar 2008 113,516 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to front cross member

Damage to o/s/f chassis leg & floor pan

Pass 20 Mar 2007 101,915 miles

Damage to o/s/f chassis leg & floor pan

Fail 19 Mar 2007 101,915 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Damage to o/s/f chassis leg & floor pan

Front brake pads worn

Fail 9 Mar 2006 95,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/s chassis leg & floor pan distorted

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 95,446 miles

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

O/s chassis leg & floor pan distorted

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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N846 SPD is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N846 SPD, 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 N846 SPD registered?

N846 SPD is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N846 SPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N846 SPD shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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