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P143 CEG

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,115 mi
Last recorded92,115 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 CEG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,115 miles

front exhaust bracket brocken

inner and outer sills corroded

underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2017 92,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front exhaust bracket brocken

inner and outer sills corroded

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2016 90,265 miles

Offside Front Outer Sill slightly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 90,263 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 88,640 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

inner and outer sills corroded

metal brake pipes rusty

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,432 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 80,432 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,960 miles

brakes deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

the sills, floors, inner wings and most suspension componants are very corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 75,960 miles

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

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

brakes deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

the sills, floors, inner wings and most suspension componants are very corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 74,423 miles

both subframes, front lower arms, floor, sills, inner sills and inner wings are all corroded

the n/s/r brake pipe is corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,570 miles

all tyres deteriorated and the rears are worn out of shape

sills, subframes and suspension arms are all corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2011 71,489 miles

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

all tyres deteriorated and the rears are worn out of shape

sills, subframes and suspension arms are all corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,247 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 68,247 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 65,023 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 65,019 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 61,675 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 61,671 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 58,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 58,385 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 54,970 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
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P143 CEG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P143 CEG, 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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P143 CEG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 August 1996.

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