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N856 SAA

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,235 mi
Last recorded93,235 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 SAA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 93,235 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear & offside rear slight corrosion to inner sills

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

slight exhaust leak from front box

Pass 12 Dec 2017 86,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside / nearside sills corroding

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush / nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 78,216 miles

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2015 70,994 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 70,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,810 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 67,802 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 66,084 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 64,839 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 18 Feb 2011 63,492 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,925 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 59,868 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 57,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 55,422 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 53,062 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
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N856 SAA is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 N856 SAA, 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 N856 SAA registered?

N856 SAA is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N856 SAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N856 SAA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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