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N980 AOM

1996 Mazda 323 Lxi

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,785 mi
Last recorded159,785 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi100,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 AOM
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2009 159,785 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 148,736 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 137,427 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 131,829 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 131,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight travel in hand brake lever, efficient at time of test.

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Lxi?

Based on 3,057 MOT tests across 644 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
644
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 310
Brake pipe excessively corroded 276
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 182
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N980 AOM is a 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 100,564 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N980 AOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N980 AOM registered?

N980 AOM is a 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N980 AOM safe to buy?

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