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P51 EPY

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,809 mi
Last recorded84,809 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 EPY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 84,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres getting low

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f wheel rim flat spotted

Fail 23 Dec 2008 84,809 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

advice tracking check

both rear tyres getting low

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f wheel rim flat spotted

Pass 17 Dec 2007 77,176 miles

Oil leak

reverse lights not working

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

slight distortion in front brake discs

Fail 17 Dec 2007 77,176 miles

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)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

reverse lights not working

slight distortion in front brake discs

Pass 27 Dec 2006 68,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advice tracking check

chips in front screen

reverse lights not working

slight distortion to front brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2005 59,252 miles

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

slight play both rear roll bar link rods

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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P51 EPY is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P51 EPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P51 EPY registered?

P51 EPY is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P51 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P51 EPY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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