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NKZ 2494

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,255 mi
Last recorded89,255 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKZ 2494
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 89,255 miles

advise vehicle underside is corroded but not excessively at this time

Fail 26 Apr 2012 89,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise vehicle underside is corroded but not excessively at this time

Pass 13 Apr 2011

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

advise opffside rear floor pan hs some corrosion present

advise rear wiper blade

advise vehicle underside has corrosion present throughout although not excessiv at this time

Fail 12 Apr 2011 89,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise opffside rear floor pan hs some corrosion present

advise rear wiper blade

advise vehicle underside has corrosion present throughout although not excessiv at this time

Pass 27 Apr 2010 88,699 miles

advise vehicle underside is becoming corroded in varios places

Fail 26 Apr 2010 88,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise vehicle underside is becoming corroded in varios places

Pass 1 May 2009 88,285 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 88,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 87,025 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 86,999 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 85,914 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 84,727 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 84,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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NKZ 2494 is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NKZ 2494, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NKZ 2494 registered?

NKZ 2494 is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is NKZ 2494 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKZ 2494 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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