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N229 TBC

1996 Mazda 323 GX

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,116 mi
Last recorded61,116 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 GX105,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 TBC
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 61,116 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front lens broken

o/s/f head lamp weak

Fail 6 Mar 2008 61,116 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front lens broken

o/s/f head lamp weak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 55,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear and offside rear suspension springs corroded

slight run out at front brakes

Pass 3 Mar 2006 49,283 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 49,283 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 GX?

Based on 742 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
7,537
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Registration plate lamp not working 53
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 46
position lamp(s) not working 45
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N229 TBC is a 1996 Mazda 323 GX in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 105,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 GX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N229 TBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N229 TBC registered?

N229 TBC is a 1996 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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