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N122 JGC

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,873 mi
Last recorded76,873 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 JGC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge 2-3000 miles left 185/65r14 86h

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge 2-3000 miles left

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

metal power steering pipes and auto-box pipes corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

power steering pipes in front of engine radiator corroded.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 72,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some wear nearside front strut top bearing plate

Fail 5 Mar 2012 67,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

some wear nearside front strut top bearing plate

Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front spring plate stiff notchy when turned

Fail 2 Mar 2010 63,508 miles

N/s/f upper spring plate stiff, notchy when turned. Reccomend inspection.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Unable to fully test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,508 miles

N/s/f upper spring plate stiff, notchy when turned. Reccomend inspection.

Unable to fully test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 61,790 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 61,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 58,832 miles

vibration in exhaust

Fail 27 Feb 2008 58,832 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vibration in exhaust

Pass 9 Mar 2007 56,300 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 56,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,863 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front sidelight lense corner broken

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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N122 JGC is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N122 JGC, 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 N122 JGC registered?

N122 JGC is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N122 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N122 JGC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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