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P423 JNO

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,054 mi
Last recorded82,054 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 JNO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 82,054 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 79,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from several joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 79,104 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from several joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,283 miles

cv gators and lower ball joint gators deteriorated

oil leak present but minor and no drip present

underside has general corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2020 77,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

cv gators and lower ball joint gators deteriorated

oil leak present but minor and no drip present

underside has general corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 72,652 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 68,928 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,569 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 62,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 59,529 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,941 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,672 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,599 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 49,032 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,032 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,210 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,273 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 45,273 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,947 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 39,311 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre outer tread cracked

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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P423 JNO is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P423 JNO, 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 P423 JNO registered?

P423 JNO is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P423 JNO safe to buy?

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