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N982 BTJ

1995 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,800 mi
Last recorded110,800 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN982 BTJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 110,800 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 107,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear suspension bushes are deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2013 107,052 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)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear suspension bushes are deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2012 103,518 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear seatbelt not checked

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offisde & nearside front outer cv boots perishing

sligth movement in offside steering rack arm

Fail 1 Nov 2012 103,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

child seat fitted nearside rear seatbelt not checked

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offisde & nearside front outer cv boots perishing

sligth movement in offside steering rack arm

Pass 28 Oct 2011 99,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

engine rattling

front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2011 99,918 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

engine rattling

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2010 96,806 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 96,804 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 9,339 miles

battery insercure

corrosion starting on rear sub frame,rods,bars.

nearside front tyre worn inner + outer edges

play offside steering rack arm

Fail 26 Oct 2009 9,338 miles

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

battery insercure

corrosion starting on rear sub frame,rods,bars.

nearside front tyre worn inner + outer edges

play offside steering rack arm

Pass 31 Oct 2008 90,006 miles

battery insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2008 90,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

battery insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2007 86,877 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 82,661 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 82,655 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

hole in nearside sill in front of nearside rear tyre

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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N982 BTJ is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 N982 BTJ, 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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N982 BTJ is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 1995.

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