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N103 FSG

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,831 mi
Last recorded123,831 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 FSG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 123,831 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 123,831 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 108,189 miles

floor rusty subframes very rusty sills rusty fuel pipes rusty rear brake pipes rusty front arms rusty

nsr arch rusty

os beam pattern output just acceptable

Fail 29 Sep 2008 108,189 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

floor rusty subframes very rusty sills rusty fuel pipes rusty rear brake pipes rusty front arms rusty

nsr arch rusty

nsr tyre slight uneven wear oon inner edge

os washer jet missing screen

Pass 2 Oct 2007 91,355 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 73,628 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 73,628 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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N103 FSG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N103 FSG, 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 N103 FSG registered?

N103 FSG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N103 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N103 FSG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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