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N120 FSG

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,017 mi
Last recorded120,017 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 FSG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 120,017 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 120,017 miles

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 119,474 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 118,778 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 118,778 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 116,583 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 111,573 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 11,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2 bulbs in eye level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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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N120 FSG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N120 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 N120 FSG registered?

N120 FSG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N120 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N120 FSG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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