MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both outer CV boots are starting to perish
Engine oil below minimum
NS sunvisor missing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
general corrosion on floor seams
n/s/f sidelamp lens cracked
rear exhaust mounting temp repair
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P496 BCN is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1997 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 91,044 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 P496 BCN, 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 29 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P496 BCN registered?
P496 BCN is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 May 1997.
Is P496 BCN safe to buy?
The MOT history for P496 BCN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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