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P346 CEJ

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,381 mi
Last recorded180,381 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 CEJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 180,381 miles

ADVISE, both front suspension coil springs corroding at top.

ADVISE, front number plate starting to deteriorate.

ADVISE, n/s/f & o/s/f brake flexi hoses perishing.

ADVISE, n/s/f & o/s/f c v gaitors perishing & cracking.

ADVISE, slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod ball joint.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 179,883 miles

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

ADVISE, both front suspension coil springs corroding at top.

ADVISE, front number plate starting to deteriorate.

ADVISE, n/s/f & o/s/f brake flexi hoses perishing.

ADVISE, n/s/f & o/s/f c v gaitors perishing & cracking.

ADVISE, slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod ball joint.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 160,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust heat sheild loose

front number plate in poor condition

handbrake has alot of travel

offside front indicator lens cracked

rad in poor codition

steering rack damp

Fail 25 Sep 2009 159,623 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust heat sheild loose

front number plate in poor condition

handbrake has alot of travel

offside front indicator lens cracked

rad in poor codition

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Oct 2008 146,908 miles

ADVISE, both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

ADVISE, both front c v gaitors perishing.

Fail 8 Oct 2008 146,908 miles

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

ADVISE, both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

ADVISE, both front c v gaitors perishing.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 126,475 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 107,656 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 107,656 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 87,721 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P346 CEJ is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P346 CEJ, 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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P346 CEJ is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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