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P43 EPY

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,921 mi
Last recorded111,921 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 EPY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 111,921 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 111,921 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 103,434 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 103,434 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 102,988 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 102,988 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 101,495 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 98,237 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 93,647 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 88,851 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 84,076 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 84,076 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 79,053 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 73,794 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 67,419 miles

signs of corrosion of offside rear metal brake, not exsessive.

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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P43 EPY is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P43 EPY, 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 P43 EPY registered?

P43 EPY is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P43 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 EPY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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