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N156 GRV

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,713 mi
Last recorded104,713 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 GRV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 104,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn and badly corroded

front number plate damaged

general underside corrosion

nearside front outer driveshaft boot deteriorated and cracked

offside rear tyre perrished and cracked

srs light staying on

windscreen scratched in zone a and outside zone a

Pass 21 Dec 2009 89,787 miles

crack in front number plate

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

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

air bag lamp on

crack in o/s/f indicator lamp lens

Fail 21 Dec 2009 350,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

crack in front number plate

crack in o/s/f indicator lamp lens

Pass 22 Dec 2008 72,471 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

aigbag light on

nearside mirror glass cracked

rear suspention components corroding

Fail 22 Dec 2008 72,471 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

aigbag light on

nearside mirror glass cracked

rear suspention components corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2008 65,206 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror crack

Pass 18 Dec 2006 60,487 miles

rattle on exhaust pipe

Fail 18 Dec 2006 60,487 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rattle on exhaust pipe

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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N156 GRV is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 N156 GRV, 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 N156 GRV registered?

N156 GRV is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N156 GRV safe to buy?

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