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N862 RPA

1995 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,974 mi
Last recorded141,974 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN862 RPA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 141,974 miles

Front top mounts perishing

Rear wheel housings starting to corrode

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 28 Apr 2011 141,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front top mounts perishing

Rear wheel housings starting to corrode

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2010 131,537 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

O/S Rear bodywork damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 131,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

O/S Rear bodywork damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 123,266 miles

Accident damage to o/s rear 1/4 panel & bumper

Front & rear suspension components corroding

Fail 16 Apr 2009 123,266 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Accident damage to o/s rear 1/4 panel & bumper

Front & rear suspension components corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2008 116,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 14 Apr 2008 116,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 6 Jan 2007 106,999 miles

front brake pads becoming thin

near side rear tyre worn very low on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2005 94,058 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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N862 RPA is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N862 RPA, 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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N862 RPA is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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