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N983 AJM

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,668 mi
Last recorded80,668 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN983 AJM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,668 miles

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 80,665 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)

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 79,485 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,485 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 78,121 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 78,121 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 78,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 76,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,710 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 75,699 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 75,056 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,071 miles

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 74,058 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 72,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 72,958 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 71,686 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 71,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 70,461 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 69,416 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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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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