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P494 HNF

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

150,089 mi
Last recorded150,089 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 HNF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 150,089 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 149,834 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bolt missing under engine and one loose

Pass 3 Sep 2011 135,108 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 135,108 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 128,812 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

center exhaust rubbers perished

center to rear exhaust joint slight blow

front heat sheild bracket deteriated

offside front seatbelt frayed

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2010 128,785 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

center exhaust rubbers perished

center to rear exhaust joint slight blow

front heat sheild bracket deteriated

offside front seatbelt frayed

offside wiper blade deteriated

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 123,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 123,960 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 116,911 miles

engine oil stained

all coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded in places, heatshields partially insecure and slight leak evident from rear joint (to centre section)

intermittant fan belt squeal on start up

nearside front wing/bumper/inner trims accident damaged/distorted

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 3 Nov 2008 116,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all coil springs corroded

both front brakes binding slightly

engine oil stained

exhaust system corroded in places, heatshields partially insecure and slight leak evident from rear joint (to centre section)

intermittant fan belt squeal on start up

nearside front wing/bumper/inner trims accident damaged/distorted

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

stonechips in windscreen

strong advise: nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm (min 1.6mm)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 109,223 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 109,223 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 101,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P494 HNF is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P494 HNF, 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 P494 HNF registered?

P494 HNF is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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