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M556 ATP

1995 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,070 mi
Last recorded82,070 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM556 ATP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 82,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2025 81,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 81,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 80,724 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 80,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 79,987 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine has an oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2021 79,139 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear sill& lower wheel arch corroded

engine has an oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2021 79,139 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear sill& lower wheel arch corroded

engine has an oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,485 miles

slight leak from steering rack.

Pass 6 Feb 2019 76,572 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 76,572 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,278 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 72,007 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 69,508 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 66,711 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 64,017 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 64,017 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,760 miles

o/s/outer sil at rear rusting

Pass 6 Feb 2012 59,465 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 57,402 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,416 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 55,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,836 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 49,312 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WEARING UNEVENLY

Fail 7 Feb 2008 49,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WEARING UNEVENLY

Pass 9 Feb 2007 45,587 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 41,883 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 41,882 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

MINOR DAMAGE TO FRONT NO.PLATE

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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M556 ATP is a 1995 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 98,590 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M556 ATP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M556 ATP registered?

M556 ATP is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 April 1995.

Is M556 ATP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M556 ATP shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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