MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,879 miAbove average mileage for this year
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drivers seat belt fraying
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s door mirror
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P229 DRD is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 P229 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.
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What year was P229 DRD registered?
P229 DRD is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 September 1996.
Is P229 DRD safe to buy?
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