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P404 PUG

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,156 mi
Last recorded102,156 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 PUG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 102,156 miles

Damage and corrosion to offside sill.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre deflated. (Screw in tyre and damage to tread.)

Slight bend on offside rear suspension arm. (Rear)

Fail 22 May 2008 102,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Damage and corrosion to offside sill.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre deflated. (Screw in tyre and damage to tread.)

Slight bend on offside rear suspension arm. (Rear)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 92,326 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 83,161 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

battery leaking top damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2006 83,161 miles

battery leaking top damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2005 70,202 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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P404 PUG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P404 PUG, 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 P404 PUG registered?

P404 PUG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P404 PUG safe to buy?

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