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P328 PBM

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,411 mi
Last recorded161,411 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP328 PBM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 161,411 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 161,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front shocks dust gaiters split

both outer cv gaiter starting to crack

play in drivers side rear anti roll bar link

Fail 7 Oct 2011 147,922 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

drivers side wiper linkage worn and hitting bonnet

slight play in rear anti roll link rods

Pass 7 Oct 2011 147,922 miles

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

drivers side wiper linkage worn and hitting bonnet

slight play in rear anti roll link rods

Pass 13 Oct 2010 134,668 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 134,668 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper linkages badly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 119,577 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 119,454 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Front and rear number plates close to limits loose .

Front discs and pads close to limits border line .

General surface corrosion .

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight cracking brake flex hoses .

Wipers close to limits linkage .

Pass 9 Oct 2008 107,640 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 98,566 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 91,106 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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P328 PBM is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 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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P328 PBM is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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