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P435 BLS

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

134,303 mi
Last recorded134,303 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 BLS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 134,303 miles

centre exhaust mounting is broken but still supports the exhaust

engine sump is heavily corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2009 134,303 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre exhaust mounting is broken but still supports the exhaust

engine sump is heavily corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2008 133,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wheel centre caps are missing

cv gaiters are cracked

engine sump is corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front exhaust mounting is broken but still supporting the exhaust

nearsidee rear lamp lens cracked

rear wiper blade is badly torn

Pass 24 Oct 2007 125,731 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 125,731 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear wiper blades torn slightly

exhaust front mounting broken (still supports exhaust)

front wheel centre caps missing

Pass 1 Aug 2006 104,655 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 104,655 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

build up of rust on front discs

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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P435 BLS is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P435 BLS, 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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P435 BLS is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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