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N308 JLH

1996 Mazda 323 Gxi

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,168 mi
Last recorded170,168 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi98,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN308 JLH
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 170,168 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2008 170,165 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2007 152,265 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 152,265 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 127,275 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 127,057 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 112,430 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 112,296 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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N308 JLH is a 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N308 JLH, 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 N308 JLH registered?

N308 JLH is a 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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