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P344 HMG

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,841 mi
Last recorded91,841 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 HMG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 91,841 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 91,841 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,838 miles

Nearside Front drop link slight play in ball joint

Pass 30 Dec 2015 89,711 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 88,492 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 86,750 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 86,750 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)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 85,060 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 82,822 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2011 79,763 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 76,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 73,418 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 70,166 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 65,516 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 65,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 59,925 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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P344 HMG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P344 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 P344 HMG registered?

P344 HMG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P344 HMG safe to buy?

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