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N85 SPB

1995 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,696 mi
Last recorded87,696 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 SPB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 87,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

driver's seat tilt mechanism worn

front number plate damaged/loose

n/s/f outer CV boot perished/weeping grease

number plate lamps slightly loose

o/s/f, n/s/f & n/s/r tyres damaged

rear brake balance poor

rear tyres perishing; slight bulge in o/s/f tyre outer wall

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Dec 2008 84,216 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s dipped beam slightly dim

n/s/r, n/s/f & o/s/f tyres damaged

slight oil leaks

smoke/vapour from exhaust

Fail 1 Dec 2008 84,216 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s dipped beam slightly dim

n/s/r, n/s/f & o/s/f tyres damaged

slight oil leaks

smoke/vapour from exhaust

Pass 3 Dec 2007 81,013 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

n/s/f dipped beam slightly dim

o/s/f brake binding slightly

sidewall damage to o/s/f, n/s/f & n/s/r tyres

slight play/knock in steering

Fail 3 Dec 2007 81,013 miles

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f dipped beam slightly dim

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

sidewall damage to o/s/f, n/s/f & n/s/r tyres

slight play/knock in steering

Pass 4 Dec 2006 78,838 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.504988836377 Dated 04/12/2006

Fail 4 Dec 2006 78,838 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

battery loose

front wipers smearing/recommend replacement

genral corrosion front and rear suspension components

osf brake binding slightly

osf tyre wall damaged

rear brake balance poor

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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N85 SPB is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 98,590 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 N85 SPB, 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 31 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N85 SPB registered?

N85 SPB is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 August 1995.

Is N85 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N85 SPB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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