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N897 JMB

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,461 mi
Last recorded69,461 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 JMB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2009 69,461 miles

advise centre exhaust heavily corroded

advise front b/pads low

advise s/corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,161 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 57,740 miles

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO REAR N/S INNER SILL

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME

Pass 17 Feb 2006 50,878 miles

STRONG ADVISE O/S & N/S C/V GAITERS HEAVILY PERISHED

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
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N897 JMB is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N897 JMB, 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 N897 JMB registered?

N897 JMB is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N897 JMB safe to buy?

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