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P490 JNO

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,839 mi
Last recorded100,839 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 JNO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 100,839 miles

offside inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 23 Dec 2011 100,839 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 21 Jan 2011 99,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 92,253 miles

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

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front lower engine mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2010 92,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front lower engine mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2009 85,203 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 79,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhust box baffles adrift

Pass 14 Feb 2008 79,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhust box baffles adrift

Pass 23 Feb 2007 73,582 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 73,578 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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P490 JNO is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P490 JNO, 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 P490 JNO registered?

P490 JNO is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P490 JNO safe to buy?

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