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P448 PBX

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,783 mi
Last recorded156,783 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 PBX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 156,783 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

VARIOUS UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 9 Nov 2012 156,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

VARIOUS UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 17 Sep 2011 152,102 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sump corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2011 152,102 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sump corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 144,362 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front registration plate deteriorating

front tyres have mixed speed ratings

radiator damaged

rear tyres have mixed speed ratings and mixed treads

oil sump corrosive

Fail 30 Jan 2010 144,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front registration plate deteriorating

front tyres have mixed speed ratings

radiator damaged

rear tyres have mixed speed ratings and mixed treads

oil corrosive

Pass 4 Feb 2009 128,016 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 128,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 124,597 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 124,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 119,603 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 104,635 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)

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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P448 PBX is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P448 PBX, 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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P448 PBX is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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