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N975 AAU

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,535 mi
Last recorded98,535 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 AAU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2015 98,535 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes coated under body

signs of corrosion to lower sill and floor to sill both sides

Pass 6 Jul 2015 98,535 miles

brake pipes coated under body

signs of corrosion to lower sill and floor to sill both sides

Fail 2 May 2014 92,656 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

back box exhaust system slightly corroded

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

o/s/f & n/s/r tyre cracking (due to age)

small chip in windscreen

Pass 2 May 2014 92,656 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

back box exhaust system slightly corroded

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

o/s/f & n/s/r tyre cracking (due to age)

small chip in windscreen

Pass 1 May 2013 87,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking around tread

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 87,376 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking around tread

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,519 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,096 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 71,068 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 61,494 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 61,493 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 52,027 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,669 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,889 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 50,000 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
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N975 AAU is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N975 AAU, 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 N975 AAU registered?

N975 AAU is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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