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N979 BWY

1995 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,533 mi
Last recorded77,533 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 BWY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 77,533 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 74,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 72,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,588 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension front and back becoming corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2019 68,585 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension front and back becoming corroded

nearside washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 25 Jun 2018 66,691 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes greased at time of inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2017 64,535 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 64,535 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 64,442 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 64,303 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 64,303 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,802 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,304 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,831 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,352 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2010 61,467 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,699 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 59,295 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 58,667 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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N979 BWY is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1995 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 98,590 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 N979 BWY, 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 31 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N979 BWY is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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