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P406 OPV

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,878 mi
Last recorded86,878 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 OPV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2012 86,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/f tyre cut outer wall.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 86,878 miles

n/s/f tyre cut outer wall.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 83,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 83,296 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 79,823 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 79,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 75,568 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2009 75,568 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2008 70,697 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise on front number plate cracked

advise on nearside rear body damage

light bonnet damage

nearside rear tyre worn too 2 1/2mm

offside rear tyre worn too 3mm

oil leaks underneath

Fail 22 Nov 2008 70,697 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise on front number plate cracked

advise on nearside rear body damage

light bonnet damage

nearside rear tyre worn too 2 1/2mm

offside rear tyre worn too 3mm

oil leaks underneath

Fail 21 Nov 2008 70,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise on front number plate cracked

advise on nearside rear body damage

handbrake slightly high

light bonnet damage

nearside rear tyre worn too 2 1/2mm

offside rear tyre worn too 3mm

oil leaks underneath

Pass 7 Dec 2007 64,299 miles

All suspension bushes front and rear are deteriorated

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front seat belt slow to return

Fail 30 Nov 2007 64,299 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All suspension bushes front and rear are deteriorated

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front seat belt slow to return

Pass 30 Nov 2006 55,550 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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P406 OPV is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P406 OPV, 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 P406 OPV registered?

P406 OPV is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P406 OPV safe to buy?

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