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N946 OYL

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,177 mi
Last recorded81,177 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN946 OYL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2013 81,177 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 81,177 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 80,411 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s horn button not working

Fail 2 Feb 2012 80,406 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s horn button not working

Pass 26 Feb 2011 78,689 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 75,629 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 75,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 69,589 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

nearside c.v.gaiter perished.

nearside front tyre tread getting low on inner edge.

Fail 2 Feb 2008 67,618 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 67,618 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 61,930 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2007 61,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

PLEASE NOTE, emission values may change once exhaust system is sealed.i.e c.o.level may be higher

advise front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2006 55,516 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 55,516 miles

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

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

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

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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N946 OYL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N946 OYL, 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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N946 OYL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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