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N778 RFH

1996 Mazda 323 Executive

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,315 mi
Last recorded111,315 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Executive103,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN778 RFH
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 111,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres begining to split at tread

Fail 21 Jan 2008 111,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres begining to split at tread

Pass 1 Feb 2007 106,527 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 106,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 101,714 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive?

Based on 2,225 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
7,396
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 210
Registration plate lamp not working 190
Brake pipe excessively corroded 183
position lamp(s) not working 136
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 113
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N778 RFH is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 103,512 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 Executive fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N778 RFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N778 RFH registered?

N778 RFH is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N778 RFH safe to buy?

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