MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,492 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Oil leak
damage sill
linkage
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P509 MBY is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 P509 MBY, 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 P509 MBY registered?
P509 MBY is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 November 1996.
Is P509 MBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for P509 MBY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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