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P291 RYN

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,244 mi
Last recorded170,244 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 RYN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 170,244 miles

- Front bumper repaired with tape

Coil spring corroded - All four springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - X member has accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler & metal breather pipe corroded

Generally rusty underneath and All suspension components rusty

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity - repaired with tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - Both rear hoses metal ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Both rear all outer bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - ALL tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 170,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded - short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength - sill return area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn - Lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

- Front bumper repaired with tape

Coil spring corroded - All four springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - X member has accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler & metal breather pipe corroded

Generally rusty underneath and All suspension components rusty

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity - repaired with tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - Both rear hoses metal ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Both rear all outer bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - ALL tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 169,068 miles

- Front bumper repaired with tape

- Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler & metal breather pipe corroded

- Generally rusty underneath and All suspension components rusty

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded - All four springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated - BOTH - driveshaft gaiters perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - X member has accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity - repaired with tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Both rear outer bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - ALL tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 169,064 miles

Exhaust system insecure - front exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength - floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength - floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

- Front bumper repaired with tape

- Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler & metal breather pipe corroded

- Generally rusty underneath and All suspension components rusty

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded - All four springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated - BOTH - driveshaft gaiters perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - X member has accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity - repaired with tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Both rear outer bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - ALL tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 168,406 miles

All suspension components rusty

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH - driveshaft gaiters perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member has accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bumper repaired with tape

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler & metal breather pipe corroded

Generally rusty underneath

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity repaired with tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear outer bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 168,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill return area and sill closing area inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing area inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All suspension components rusty

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH - driveshaft gaiters perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member has accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bumper repaired with tape

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler & metal breather pipe corroded

Generally rusty underneath

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity repaired with tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear outer bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 168,096 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL four road springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member has accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH - driveshaft gaiters perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front bumper repaired with tape

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler & metal breather pipe corroded ()

Generally rusty underneath

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged - repaired with tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - outer bushes on both sides in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 167,466 miles

Front bumper repaired with tape

Fuel tank filler & metal breather pipe corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front x member has accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 167,460 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor at sill edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bumper repaired with tape

Fuel tank filler & metal breather pipe corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front x member has accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 167,038 miles

Front bumper repaired with tape

Fuel hose corroded fuel tank filler & metal breather pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Reversing lamp inoperative (pre: September 2009

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front x member has accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Aug 2018 167,038 miles

Front bumper repaired with tape

Fuel hose corroded fuel tank filler & metal breather pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Reversing lamp inoperative (pre: September 2009

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front x member has accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both - o/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Aug 2017 166,611 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged repaired with tape ()

front bumper repaired with tape

front x member has accident damage

Fail 14 Aug 2017 166,607 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged repaired with tape ()

front bumper repaired with tape

front x member has accident damage

Pass 15 Aug 2016 165,995 miles

Front Bumper insecure repaired with tape ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged repaired with tape ()

front X member has accident damage

Fail 4 Aug 2016 165,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper insecure repaired with tape ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged repaired with tape ()

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake reading lower (3.7.B.6b)

front X member has accident damage

Pass 8 Jun 2015 165,448 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front bumper , bonnet and radiator support damaged

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 5 Jun 2015 165,448 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper , bonnet and radiator support damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2014 164,697 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

radiator, cross member, bonnet and front bumper damaged

Pass 30 May 2013 162,723 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 159,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 159,560 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 153,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 147,644 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 143,068 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise chip in windscreen

advise n/s/r seat belt not tested due to baby seat

Pass 4 Jun 2008 136,801 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 136,778 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine oil sump corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jun 2007 131,061 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 130,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 121,829 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 121,829 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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P291 RYN is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P291 RYN, 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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P291 RYN is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 December 1996.

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