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P138 RYF

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

180,324 mi
Last recorded180,324 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 RYF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 180,324 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 170,741 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 170,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor drops down (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 161,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front indicator lens damaged

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Mar 2016 161,141 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front indicator lens damaged

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2015 153,090 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

nearside and offside front inner sills corroded

nearside wiper slightly smearing

offside front indicator lens damaged

windscreen has chips

Pass 1 Mar 2014 144,557 miles

all roadsprings corroded

all underbody metalwork corroded

cv gaiters perished

nearside front inner brake pad close to excessively worn

rear of inner sills corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2014 144,557 miles

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

all roadsprings corroded

all underbody metalwork corroded

cv gaiters perished

nearside front inner brake pad close to excessively worn

rear of inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 138,541 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills and both front inner sills

corrosion to front and rear subframes and front and rear suspension components

corrosion to rear floor pans

damage to offside front indicator lense

nearside rear tyre badly perished and has flat spots

rear brake imbalance 40%

slight damage to offside chassis

Pass 5 Mar 2012 133,482 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension and subframe components corroded

heavy corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

slight corrosion to rear floor, inner sills and inner wheel arches

slight damage to offside front indicator lense

slight rear exhaust leak at join

Fail 5 Mar 2012 133,482 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension and subframe components corroded

heavy corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

slight corrosion to rear floor, inner sills and inner wheel arches

slight damage to offside front indicator lense

slight rear exhaust leak at join

Fail 1 Mar 2011 125,743 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chip to screen

corrosion to inner sills and floorpans

corrosion to nearside outer sill

slight damage to offside front indicator lense

Pass 1 Mar 2011 125,743 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chip to screen

corrosion to inner sills and floorpans

corrosion to nearside outer sill

slight damage to offside front indicator lense

Pass 3 Mar 2010 118,168 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner wheel arches corroding

corrosion to both floor pans,both inner sills,and nearside rear outer sill

damage to offside front indicator lens

offside sunvisior poor condition

rear brakes slight imbalance

Fail 1 Mar 2010 118,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner wheel arches corroding

corrosion to both floor pans,both inner sills,and nearside rear outer sill

damage to offside front indicator lens

offside sunvisior poor condition

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 27 Feb 2009 112,836 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 112,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

corrosion- nsr outer sill and underbody and springs

osf indicator lens broken

steering wheel cover loose

Fail 6 Feb 2008 107,391 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 107,391 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 96,896 miles

oo/s/r tyre pressure low †corrosion to front/rear suspension componants †slight corrosion to both inner sill panels †front number plate loose

Fail 17 Mar 2006 88,880 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brakes have 20% imbalance---------o/s/f headlamp aim is on bottom limit

Pass 17 Mar 2006 88,880 miles

front brakes have 20% imbalance---------o/s/f headlamp aim is on bottom limit

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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P138 RYF is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P138 RYF, 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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P138 RYF is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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