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P272 HCC

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,617 mi
Last recorded121,617 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 HCC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 121,617 miles

REAR SUB FRAME IS VERY RUSTY

Fail 8 Jan 2015 121,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

REAR SUB FRAME IS VERY RUSTY

Fail 10 Dec 2013 121,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

breather pipe to tank corroded and holed,slight corrosion on o/s/ sill.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 113,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 107,430 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 101,194 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

damage to nearside front indicator lens.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 101,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

damage to nearside front indicator lens.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 93,104 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 93,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2008 84,024 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 76,430 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 71,834 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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P272 HCC is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P272 HCC, 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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P272 HCC is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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