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P45 MLL

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,390 mi
Last recorded136,390 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 MLL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 136,390 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside both sill corroded

oil leek

under body corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2019 136,390 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside both sill corroded

oil leek

under body corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 133,220 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside mirror cover damaged

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

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension corroded

undar body corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2018 133,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside mirror cover damaged

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

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension corroded

undar body corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 129,813 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion suspension corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 129,813 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion underbody corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion suspension corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 125,585 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

indicator lance damage

Fail 21 Jan 2016 125,585 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

indicator lance damage

Pass 26 Jan 2015 120,462 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2015 120,462 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2014 113,552 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 107,461 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 107,461 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 101,973 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 95,883 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 90,259 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 90,048 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P45 MLL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P45 MLL, 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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P45 MLL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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