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P286 PBM

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,624 mi
Last recorded12,624 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 PBM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 12,624 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 12,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 120,430 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 120,430 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P286 PBM is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P286 PBM, 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 P286 PBM registered?

P286 PBM is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P286 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P286 PBM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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