MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,668 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All suspension,steering and braking systems corroded
Both front tyres cracked
Exhaust system corroded and rattle from exhaust
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
All suspension,steering and braking systems corroded
Both front tyres cracked
Exhaust system corroded and rattle from exhaust
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING CORROSION / BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN CORROSION IN PLACES
BOTH FRONT TYRES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED / ADVISE TO REPLACE 185 / 65 / 14
COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR UNDERSIDE STARTING TO HOLE ADVISE ATTENTION TO WELD REPAIR / PLATE
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / CHASSIS SECTIONS / INNER FLOOR TO SILL SECTIONS ALL AREAS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN CORROSION / OTHER SECTIONS HEAVLY CORRODED
ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING CORROSION / BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN CORROSION IN PLACES
BOTH FRONT TYRES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED / ADVISE TO REPLACE 185 / 65 / 14
COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES
NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR UNDERSIDE STARTING TO HOLE ADVISE ATTENTION TO WELD REPAIR / PLATE
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / CHASSIS SECTIONS / INNER FLOOR TO SILL SECTIONS ALL AREAS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN CORROSION / OTHER SECTIONS HEAVLY CORRODED
ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES
BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKED / PERISHED 185 / 65 / 14
EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY HEAVLY CORRODED / BECOMING WEAK IN STRUCTURE
SUSPENSION BUSHES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / FLOOR SECTIONS / CHASSIS SECTIONS ALL AREAS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES / NEARSIDE FLOOR TO SILL STARTING TO HOLE
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES
BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKED / PERISHED 185 / 65 / 14
EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY HEAVLY CORRODED / BECOMING WEAK IN STRUCTURE
SUSPENSION BUSHES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / FLOOR SECTIONS / CHASSIS SECTIONS ALL AREAS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES / NEARSIDE FLOOR TO SILL STARTING TO HOLE
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
general corrosion to the underside
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front number plate deteriorating
nearside headlamp dim
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust system corroded but there are no leaks at this point
Front plate is deterated slightly but can still be read clearly
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust system corroded but there are no leaks at this point
Front plate is deterated slightly but can still be read clearly
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N983 AJM is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 N983 AJM, 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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N983 AJM is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 June 1996.
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