MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,971 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipes corroded
Exhaust noisey and corroded
Slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipes corroded
Exhaust noisey and corroded
Slight engine oil leak
n/s/f tyre getting low
o/s/f tyre low and bald on inner edge
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INSIDES OF DISCS
CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION ON JOIN PIPE TO CAT SILENCER SLIGHTLY BLOWING
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING ON
Exhaust joint from cat too center section has a slight blow
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust joint from cat too center section has a slight blow
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P490 OBM is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 OBM, 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 OBM registered?
P490 OBM is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1996.
Is P490 OBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P490 OBM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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