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N870 CVX

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

177,395 mi
Last recorded177,395 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN870 CVX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 177,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

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

corrossion on both outer body sills ,not yet considered excessive

surface corrossion to whole underframe

Fail 23 Jan 2017 177,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrossion on both outer body sills ,not yet considered excessive

surface corrossion to whole underframe

Pass 21 Dec 2015 177,059 miles

clutch slipping slightly

Fail 21 Dec 2015 177,059 miles

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

clutch slipping slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2014 172,819 miles

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

surface rust on underframe

Fail 2 Dec 2014 172,819 miles

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

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

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

surface rust on underframe

Pass 16 Dec 2013 159,783 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 159,783 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 157,172 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 157,172 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 155,431 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 155,431 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 146,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

several areas of surface corrosion on underframe

Pass 7 Oct 2010 146,526 miles

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

several areas of surface corrosion on underframe

Pass 6 Oct 2009 127,199 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 109,645 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 109,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 91,569 miles

BOTH FRONT C.V. GAITORS PERISHED AND CRACKING

CAT HEAT SHIRLD CORRODED AND HOLED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 91,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

BOTH FRONT C.V.GAITORS PERISHED AND CRACKING (ABOUT TO SPLIT)

CAT HEAT SHIELD CORRODED AND HOLED

N/S/F TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTSIDE SIDE WALL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 80,570 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 80,570 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 65,183 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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N870 CVX is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N870 CVX, 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 N870 CVX registered?

N870 CVX is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N870 CVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N870 CVX shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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