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P328 LLP

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,870 mi
Last recorded108,870 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP328 LLP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 108,870 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 108,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 106,731 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 104,272 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear seat belts slightly twisted both front little slow in returning

center rear brake light has been taped to get through test but should be repaired

rear wiper blade u/s n/s/f just meets erquirements

revers lights u/s

Pass 27 Apr 2009 104,272 miles

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

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

both rear seat belts slightly twisted both front little slow in returning

center rear brake light has been taped to get through test but should be repaired

rear wiper blade u/s n/s/f just meets erquirements

revers lights u/s

Pass 28 Apr 2008 101,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

borderline pass drivers wiper blade

brake sqeek ffrom rear brakes in rollers reccomend further investigation

clutch pedal rubber u/s

n/s/f tyre very close to limit also in poor condition needs replacing a.s.a.p

Fail 28 Apr 2008 101,618 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

borderline pass drivers wiper blade

brake sqeek ffrom rear brakes in rollers reccomend further investigation

clutch pedal rubber u/s

n/s/f tyre very close to limit also in poor condition needs replacing a.s.a.p

Pass 5 Apr 2007 98,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 95,999 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 93,941 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 93,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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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P328 LLP is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P328 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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P328 LLP is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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