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N166 BKP

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,704 mi
Last recorded113,704 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 BKP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2011 113,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 113,704 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 109,228 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 109,228 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 106,727 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 102,837 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 102,837 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 99,853 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 99,853 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 96,615 miles

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

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

front brake pads may need replacing at servicing

front number plate holder cracked

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 15 Jun 2005 92,667 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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N166 BKP is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N166 BKP, 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 N166 BKP registered?

N166 BKP is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N166 BKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N166 BKP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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