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P188 JNV

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,251 mi
Last recorded28,251 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 JNV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2013 28,251 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lens cracked

offside rear tyre bald on edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,251 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lens cracked

offside rear tyre bald on edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,172 miles

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lens broken

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2012 28,172 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lens broken

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,014 miles

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lens broken

offside rear tyre bald on edge

Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,354 miles

nearside indicator lens broken

offside front tyre worn bald on edge

Fail 27 Aug 2010 27,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside indicator lens broken

offside front tyre worn bald on edge

Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,164 miles

nearside front indicator lens broken

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2009 27,159 miles

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

nearside front indicator lens broken

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,714 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front indicator lens cover broken

Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,985 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 21,624 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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P188 JNV is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P188 JNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P188 JNV registered?

P188 JNV is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P188 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 JNV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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