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P331 HMG

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,684 mi
Last recorded99,684 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 HMG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 99,684 miles

brake pipes pitted

front and rear subframe and various suspension components corroded

front tyres wearing on edges, offside front tyre cut inner sidewall

inner sills and some areas of underbody corroded

nearside and offside outer driveshaft gaiters perished

Pass 24 Jan 2018 99,488 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes pitted

corrosion on floor pans

inner sills corroded

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

sub frame and suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 99,249 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion inner rear sills

front and rear sub frames and suspension componants corroded

front number plate water marked

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2016 98,801 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

auxiliary drive belts perished

corrosion inner sills

front number plate water marked

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2015 98,391 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

inner rear sills rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2014 97,789 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Engine oil leak

Front wipers smearing

Inner sills starting to corrode

both front outer cv gaitors perished

Fail 21 Jan 2014 97,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Engine oil leak

Front wipers smearing

Inner sills starting to corrode

both front outer cv gaitors perished

Pass 24 Jan 2013 97,165 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 97,165 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 11 Jan 2012 95,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 95,838 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 93,463 miles

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

front number plate slightly faded

nearside front lens cracked

Fail 12 Jan 2011 93,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate slightly faded

nearside front lens cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2010 89,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 89,460 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 85,015 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 81,042 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 77,704 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,039 miles

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

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

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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P331 HMG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P331 HMG, 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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What year was P331 HMG registered?

P331 HMG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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