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N978 NNS

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,663 mi
Last recorded99,663 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 NNS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 May 2011 99,663 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 May 2010 95,112 miles

cracks at cv boots report only

misting of oil at nearside rear shock absorber

squeal evident when turning nearside front wheel..require investigation

Pass 23 May 2009 92,019 miles

Aerial broken.

Approx 10% runout at rear brakes.

Approx 2 - 3000 miles on front brake pads. (Viewed through wheels)

Approx 24% imbalance at front brakes.

Both windscreen wipers smearing.

Brake fluid dirty.

Large lip on front brake discs. (Viewed through wheels.)

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

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

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

Slight oil sweat at rocker cover (distributor side)

Slight play/knock at steering rack.

Slight sweat/corrosion at radiator (level low in expansion bottle)

Sump porrous (not yet leaking)

Fail 23 May 2009 92,019 miles

Aerial broken.

Approx 10% runout at rear brakes.

Approx 2 - 3000 miles on front brake pads. (Viewed through wheels)

Approx 24% imbalance at front brakes.

Both windscreen wipers smearing.

Brake fluid dirty.

Large lip on front brake discs. (Viewed through wheels.)

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

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

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

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

Slight oil sweat at rocker cover (distributor side)

Slight play/knock at steering rack.

Slight sweat/corrosion at radiator (level low in expansion bottle)

Sump porrous (not yet leaking)

Pass 9 May 2008 86,780 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 84,445 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 81,112 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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N978 NNS is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N978 NNS, 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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N978 NNS is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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