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N216 SDD

1996 Mazda 323 Gxi

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

102,893 mi
Last recorded102,893 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi98,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 SDD
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2009 102,893 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 96,662 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 96,662 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil sump rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2007 92,066 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 92,066 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes coated with rustproofer

Pass 9 Jan 2006 87,265 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 87,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Gxi?

Based on 3,493 MOT tests across 703 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,567
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
position lamp(s) not working 230
Registration plate lamp not working 229
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 161
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N216 SDD is a 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 98,041 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 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N216 SDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N216 SDD registered?

N216 SDD is a 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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