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N949 SNR

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,220 mi
Last recorded62,220 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 SNR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 62,220 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 61,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 61,672 miles

Front Wipers poor

Fuel pipe corroded

General vehicle corrosion

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 60,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general vehicle corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 60,992 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel to supporting panels (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general vehicle corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,470 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 59,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2014 59,493 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 55,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wings corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,806 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 51,730 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 50,159 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 47,071 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 43,825 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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N949 SNR is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N949 SNR, 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 N949 SNR registered?

N949 SNR is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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