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P392 MSG

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,828 mi
Last recorded128,828 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 MSG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 128,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 128,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 118,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 102,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2008 102,877 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2007 100,119 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 100,119 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 93,326 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 93,326 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise n/s front indicator lens damaged no white light showing

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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P392 MSG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P392 MSG, 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 P392 MSG registered?

P392 MSG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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