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N898 GLG

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,285 mi
Last recorded66,285 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 GLG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 66,285 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,349 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components rusty

Fail 28 Mar 2022 65,338 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,375 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 63,781 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 63,781 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,662 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 62,659 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,775 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 61,775 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 60,788 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,744 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus is cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 59,744 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus is cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2015 58,590 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,535 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,867 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,331 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,389 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,668 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,254 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,422 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 38,416 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,791 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,569 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
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N898 GLG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N898 GLG, 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 N898 GLG registered?

N898 GLG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N898 GLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N898 GLG shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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