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N976 WSA

1996 Mazda 323 Executive

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,989 mi
Last recorded109,989 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Executive103,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN976 WSA
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 109,989 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 105,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 105,670 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 99,728 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 99,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

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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N976 WSA 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 N976 WSA, 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 N976 WSA registered?

N976 WSA is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 31 March 1996.

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