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P326 NBJ

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,709 mi
Last recorded85,709 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 NBJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,709 miles

Engine Sump And Oil Filter Corroded And Weak

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Front Outer Boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Flexi Ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust Mounting Weak

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 85,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside hand brake performance low

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears started to distort on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sump corroded weak. and oil filter corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2020 83,930 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front Hose's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer And Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 83,915 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front Hose's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer And Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 81,923 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts & near side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch & bumper

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rears low (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both bottom jionts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 81,923 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts & near side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch & bumper

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rears low (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both bottom jionts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 79,604 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,159 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 76,216 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,238 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,329 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 70,551 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 68,724 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,096 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,357 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,369 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,703 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 59,703 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 53,416 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,637 miles

both front brakes binding †rear exhaust in poor condition

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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P326 NBJ is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P326 NBJ, 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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P326 NBJ is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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