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N947 NUD

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,778 mi
Last recorded117,778 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN947 NUD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 117,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front reg plate cracked

o/s/f inner disc corroded

various rust patches throughouy underside

Pass 7 Jul 2009 115,441 miles

some advanced corrosion on front exhaust pipe/joint

some advanced corrosion on offside front brake disc inner face

some excess travel at parking brake lever indicating adjustment or repair possible needed

some slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link joint

Fail 7 Jul 2009 115,441 miles

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

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

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

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

some advanced corrosion on front exhaust pipe/joint

some advanced corrosion on offside front brake disc inner face

some excess travel at parking brake lever indicating adjustment or repair possible needed

some slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link joint

Pass 7 Jul 2008 111,362 miles

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

off side front lower ball joint boot split.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 111,362 miles

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

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

off side front lower ball joint boot split.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 104,062 miles

near/side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Jul 2007 103,706 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

near/side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Jul 2006 92,140 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 92,140 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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N947 NUD is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N947 NUD, 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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N947 NUD is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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