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P438 NTM

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,663 mi
Last recorded108,663 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 NTM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2019 108,663 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid sill area x 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak @ bandage/tinfoil area (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal o/s/f floor+rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s headlamp poor intensity

n/s horn button inop

o/s/f bottom balljoint worn/play

o/s/r tyre perished

outer driveshaft gaiters perished

underbody areas /components widespread corrosion/rotten.appears to have been stood up for a period of years

Pass 29 Aug 2017 108,659 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall splits

slight corosion too all components under car

Pass 5 Sep 2016 106,819 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 106,755 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 101,603 miles

underbody surface corosion

Pass 9 Sep 2014 97,881 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)

under body corosion

Fail 9 Sep 2014 97,881 miles

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

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)

under body corosion

Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,832 miles

underbody corrosion to floors

Fail 3 Sep 2013 92,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

underbody corrosion to floors

Pass 31 Aug 2012 88,617 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 88,607 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,869 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2010 79,084 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 77,155 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 73,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 70,381 miles

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

corrosion on underbody components

Pass 23 Aug 2006 68,270 miles

front number plate wearing.

offside front tyre tread wearing low on outer edge.

offside rear tyre perishing.

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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P438 NTM is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P438 NTM, 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 P438 NTM registered?

P438 NTM is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 September 1996.

Is P438 NTM safe to buy?

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