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N873 URJ

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,866 mi
Last recorded100,866 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN873 URJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2016 100,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm hole (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

NSF tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 96,457 miles

o/s rear tyre low in tread

sump leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,507 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 92,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,649 miles

n/s front tyre low

slight blow rear exhaust

Fail 28 Mar 2013 88,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s front tyre low

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,463 miles

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

n/s washer weak

rear wiper split

Fail 26 Mar 2012

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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s washer weak

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,592 miles

hole in o/s rear sill outside area

low oil in engine

Fail 25 Mar 2011 82,592 miles

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

hole in o/s rear sill outside area

low oil in engine

Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,459 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 75,543 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 72,161 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 72,161 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 68,656 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 68,656 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 64,934 miles

slight scratch in drivers view

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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N873 URJ is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N873 URJ, 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 N873 URJ registered?

N873 URJ is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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