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P210 DRD

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,618 mi
Last recorded65,618 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 DRD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 65,618 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 65,484 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 65,199 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 65,093 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,991 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,949 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 64,473 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 64,235 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 64,609 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2017 63,725 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,685 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 62,680 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant low

Pass 10 Aug 2015 61,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 61,191 miles

body damaged

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,185 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 13 Aug 2011 57,501 miles

front pads low

minor exhaust blow center join

Fail 10 Aug 2011 57,492 miles

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

front pads low

minor exhaust blow center join

Pass 10 Aug 2010 56,014 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 56,014 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside rear tyre tread uneven wear

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,275 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,592 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,191 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,415 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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P210 DRD is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P210 DRD, 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 P210 DRD registered?

P210 DRD is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P210 DRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P210 DRD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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