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P129 ODX

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,357 mi
Last recorded155,357 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 ODX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 155,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

out body becoming corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 150,323 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 150,322 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 145,004 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 140,399 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened slight corrosion at the base (3.6.A.2b)

Centre exhaust cracked. leaking under acceleration

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2015 140,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened slight corrosion at the base (3.6.A.2b)

Centre exhaust cracked. leaking under acceleration

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2014 135,747 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 16 Oct 2013 132,394 miles

Both rear outer sill areas corroded but not considered excessive

N/S/R abs cable support has been cable tied to hub carrier

Fail 9 Oct 2013 132,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear outer sill areas corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 2 Oct 2012 128,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 123,719 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 120,272 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 116,419 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 111,696 miles

Both Front wiper Blades are slightly split

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 104,079 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 96,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2005 79,822 miles

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P129 ODX is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 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 P129 ODX, 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 30 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P129 ODX is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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