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N989 LFW

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,102 mi
Last recorded99,102 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 LFW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2007 99,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded and slightly weakend

Fail 4 Apr 2007 99,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded/weak

Pass 16 Mar 2006 97,036 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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N989 LFW is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N989 LFW, 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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What year was N989 LFW registered?

N989 LFW is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N989 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N989 LFW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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