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P458 LLT

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,837 mi
Last recorded75,837 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 LLT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 75,837 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 75,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre balding on both edges

Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,353 miles

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

N/S/F seat and seat belt have been removed

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

steering wheel covering breaking up

Fail 22 Jul 2010 62,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

steering wheel covering breaking up

Pass 9 Jul 2009 57,871 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ALMOST WORN TO LIMIT.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 57,871 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ALMOST WORN TO LIMIT.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,258 miles

n/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed,slight exhaust leak from centre section.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 50,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear w/blade split,slight damage to os floor.front brake pads getting low,inner rear arches & parts of boot floor covered,FUEL LOW

Pass 11 Jul 2006 47,156 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damp in nsf indy/sidelamp,inner r/arches & parts of boot floor covered.damage to ns

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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P458 LLT is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P458 LLT, 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 P458 LLT registered?

P458 LLT is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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