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N149 KFC

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,605 mi
Last recorded145,605 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 KFC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2011 145,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both floorpan/inner sills corroded

both front tyres worn to excess

both rear inner sills corroded and weak

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

brake pipe from o/s/r hose corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 141,664 miles

both rear inner lower sills corroded

brake pipe from o/s/r hose corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn to excess

Pass 26 Mar 2009 134,174 miles

both rear inner lower sills corroded

slight wear in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

Fail 25 Mar 2009 134,167 miles

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

both rear inner lower sills corroded

slight wear in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 27 Mar 2008 127,258 miles

both front tyres worn to excess

both rear inner lower sills corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2007 119,879 miles

exhaust blow at rear section

n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link slight wear

Pass 21 Mar 2006 111,355 miles

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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N149 KFC is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 N149 KFC, 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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N149 KFC is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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