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P346 UNH

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

76,916 mi
Last recorded76,916 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 UNH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 76,916 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 76,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,528 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 75,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 74,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 74,533 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 5 Jul 2013 72,529 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 72,529 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,334 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight blow centre exhaust box

Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,328 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 69,328 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 67,904 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,630 miles

front tyres perished and split on tread

welds starting to brake exhaust clamps

Pass 25 Jul 2008 62,418 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 62,411 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2007 60,339 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 60,339 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 57,412 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 57,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P346 UNH is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UNH, 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 P346 UNH registered?

P346 UNH is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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