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N892 JHY

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,862 mi
Last recorded143,862 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN892 JHY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 143,862 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 143,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front cv joint worn

offside rear tyre flate

Pass 6 May 2009 140,265 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 140,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

20% inbalance on front brakes!

Pass 2 Apr 2008 129,501 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)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 129,493 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 111,414 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 111,414 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2006 95,113 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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N892 JHY is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N892 JHY, 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 N892 JHY registered?

N892 JHY is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N892 JHY safe to buy?

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