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P323 LLP

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,999 mi
Last recorded87,999 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 LLP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 87,999 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 87,998 miles

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

Nearside Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Both front tyres worn on the edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2012 87,735 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both sides rear outersills corroded and weak

closing sill area corroded

coil springs corroded

engine noisey

exhaust baffles coming out

front tyre worn low on edges recommend attention

heavy engine oil leaks

slight movment n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2011 83,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

front reg plate in poor condition

offside cv joint noisy

Fail 23 Mar 2011 83,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

damage on o/s/f chassis

front number plate in poor condition

imbalance in front brakes

number plate lights loose

split on o/s/f tyre on outer wall

Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,039 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 73,292 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak(s)

nearside rear tyre has a slight bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

offside front mechanical brake component has restricted free movement

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2009

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak(s)

nearside rear tyre has a slight bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

offside front mechanical brake component has restricted free movement

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2008 68,331 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 68,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 60,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 55,238 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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P323 LLP 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 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 P323 LLP, 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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P323 LLP is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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