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N226 YLS

1996 Mazda 323 Lxi

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,793 mi
Last recorded81,793 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi100,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 YLS
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 81,793 miles

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HEAT SHEALD INSECURE AT REAR

Fail 19 May 2009 81,793 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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HEAT SHEALD INSECURE AT REAR

Pass 19 May 2008 76,021 miles

both bottom ball joint rubber boots split

rear subframe very rusty

Fail 16 May 2008 75,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both bottom ball joint rubber boots split

front brake application slightly uneven

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 May 2007 62,816 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots heavily perished

damage to front number plate

exhaust middle section securing bracket removed

exhaust system corroded in places

offside front coil spring corroded at top

offside headlamp beam image faint

various oil leaks

Pass 9 May 2006 59,849 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust

front number plate cracked

slight play in both front & nearside rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 5 May 2006 59,805 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

corrosion on exhaust

front number plate cracked

slight play in both front & nearside rear anti roll bar drop links

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Lxi?

Based on 3,057 MOT tests across 644 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
644
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 310
Brake pipe excessively corroded 276
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 182
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N226 YLS is a 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 100,564 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 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N226 YLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N226 YLS registered?

N226 YLS is a 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 5 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N226 YLS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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