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P227 NEX

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

27,061 mi
Last recorded27,061 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 NEX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 27,061 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear / rear end (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear suspension coil springs have corrosion

offside and nearside front suspension arms corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2016 27,059 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear / rear end (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear suspension coil springs have corrosion

offside and nearside front suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2015 26,381 miles

Both front suspension arms have heavy corrosion

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

Offside and nearside inner sills have corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2015 26,381 miles

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

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

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

Both front suspension arms have heavy corrosion

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

Offside and nearside inner sills have corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2014 24,527 miles

Both offside and nearside rear inner sills slighty corroded

Nearside rear from flexy hose into cylinder brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 22,993 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,676 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 22,676 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 22,227 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,227 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,531 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 21,531 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 20,954 miles

rear ends of both outer sills corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2009 20,954 miles

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

rear ends of both outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,289 miles

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 12 Jul 2007 19,585 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 18,830 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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P227 NEX is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P227 NEX, 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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P227 NEX is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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