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N920 UPM

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,508 mi
Last recorded82,508 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN920 UPM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 82,508 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 80,749 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 79,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 77,600 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 77,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 73,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 70,303 miles

All four tyres perishing / cracking

Front PAS cooler pipe corroded

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Rear shock absorber gaitors / bump stop perished

Pass 27 Jul 2020 69,154 miles

All four tyre valves perishing / cracking

All four tyres perishing / cracking

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooler pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Both driveshaft CV joint gaitors perishing / cracking

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Both rear shock absorbor gaitors and bump stop perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2019 68,679 miles

All four tyre valves have slight perishing

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged /loose (0.1 (a))

all four tyres have slight perishing / cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2018 68,230 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS cooler pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Both outer cv gaitors starting to perish / crack

Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,889 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 67,050 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 66,466 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,466 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,124 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,829 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 60,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,278 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,060 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,330 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,932 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,308 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 40,705 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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N920 UPM is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N920 UPM, 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 N920 UPM registered?

N920 UPM is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N920 UPM safe to buy?

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