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N903 GLL

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,160 mi
Last recorded73,160 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN903 GLL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 73,160 miles

Advise:hydraulic boot struts inoperative

Advise:o/s/f wiper smears

Advise:oil leaks

Advise:radiator detiorating badly

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 73,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise:hydraulic boot struts inoperative

Advise:o/s/f wiper smears

Advise:oil leaks

Advise:radiator detiorating badly

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 68,230 miles

advise brake check

nsr tyre deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2010 68,727 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nsr tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2009 62,880 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 57,712 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise on centre exhaust bracket rust and system rattles

engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Sep 2007 50,120 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2007 50,120 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 43,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,097 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 41,021 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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N903 GLL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N903 GLL, 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 N903 GLL registered?

N903 GLL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N903 GLL safe to buy?

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