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P42 GML

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,860 mi
Last recorded135,860 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 GML
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 135,860 miles

Advise front screen cracked (lower) between zone (A)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 132,037 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 123,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 123,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust repaired with temporary means

Pass 17 Sep 2008 110,316 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 104,087 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 99,503 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 99,488 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 92,081 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 92,017 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P42 GML is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P42 GML, 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 P42 GML registered?

P42 GML is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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