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N94 RDF

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

174,615 mi
Last recorded174,615 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN94 RDF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 174,615 miles

bad oil leak coming from engine

nearside rear top spring mount corroded

offside rear top spring mount corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 174,615 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bad oil leak coming from engine

nearside rear top spring mount corroded

offside rear top spring mount corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 167,433 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn & lipped

Fail 16 Mar 2011 167,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn & lipped

Pass 15 Mar 2010 160,811 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2010 160,806 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 153,842 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 146,435 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 146,435 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2007 136,996 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 136,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 131,913 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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N94 RDF is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N94 RDF, 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 N94 RDF registered?

N94 RDF is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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