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N849 SAA

1996 Mazda 323 Executive

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,220 mi
Last recorded146,220 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Executive103,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN849 SAA
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 146,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 146,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight

Pass 14 Feb 2008 139,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rattles

o/s chassis bent caused by jacking up vehicle

o/s rear tyre getting low inside edge

suggest new wipers

Fail 4 Feb 2008 139,091 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rattles

o/s chassis bent caused by jacking up vehicle

o/s rear tyre getting low inside edge

suggest new wipers

Pass 8 Jan 2007 125,870 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 125,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 111,298 miles

O/s front floorpan has been jacked on causing distortion of chassis rail and floorpan, NO structural damage seen.

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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N849 SAA is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N849 SAA, 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 N849 SAA registered?

N849 SAA is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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