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N977 BEG

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,778 mi
Last recorded134,778 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN977 BEG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 134,778 miles

Both rear shock absorber mountings corroded.

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

Vehicle has rear accident damage.

Fail 21 Dec 2009 134,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear shock absorber mountings corroded.

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

Vehicle has rear accident damage.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 127,250 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 127,250 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2007 120,561 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 120,561 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 108,438 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 108,438 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 100,792 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 100,553 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise damage to rear of vehicle mainly on near side, not effecting any light operation.

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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N977 BEG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N977 BEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N977 BEG registered?

N977 BEG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N977 BEG safe to buy?

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