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P189 JCS

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,001 mi
Last recorded49,001 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 JCS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,001 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front bumper damaged

front exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

general underbody corrosion in relation to age of vehicle

sills damaged slightly and corroded bit not weakened

Fail 3 Jun 2013 49,001 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front bumper damaged

front exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

general underbody corrosion in relation to age of vehicle

sills damaged slightly and corroded bit not weakened

Pass 22 May 2012 39,257 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 28,139 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2010 15,237 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 May 2010 15,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,776 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 12,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 11,869 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 11,130 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 10,228 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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P189 JCS is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P189 JCS, 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 P189 JCS registered?

P189 JCS is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P189 JCS safe to buy?

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