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J14 OLA

1996 Mazda 323 Executive Auto

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,446 mi
Last recorded61,446 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Executive Auto88,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 OLA
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive Auto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 61,446 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 61,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 51,234 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,101 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 48,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 44,180 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 44,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive Auto?

Based on 542 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
6,854
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Registration plate lamp not working 30
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim too low 20
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
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J14 OLA is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive Auto in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 Executive Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 88,084 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 Executive Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J14 OLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J14 OLA registered?

J14 OLA is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive Auto, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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