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P431 PUG

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,220 mi
Last recorded63,220 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 PUG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 63,220 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)

rear suspension very rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2009 63,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2008 61,165 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)

front and rear suspension very rusty advise clean and waxoil to avoid a cosly replacement

spare wheel well full of water

Pass 11 Dec 2007 60,427 miles

front and rear suspension arm very rusty advise treatment to avoid a costly replacement

Fail 10 Dec 2007 60,427 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear suspension arm very rusty advise treatment to avoid a costly replacement

Pass 12 Dec 2006 58,230 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe corroding away

rear suspension arms very rusty †

Pass 13 Dec 2005 55,825 miles

rear suspension arms and rear end of exhaust rusting †

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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P431 PUG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P431 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 P431 PUG registered?

P431 PUG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P431 PUG safe to buy?

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