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P523 HLV

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,391 mi
Last recorded71,391 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 HLV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 71,391 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 67,841 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

cambelt history

Fail 28 Oct 2016 67,841 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

brake fluid contaminated

cambelt history

Pass 28 Oct 2015 66,193 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 62,209 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,410 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,885 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,796 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 52,796 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,303 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,688 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 51,205 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,281 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 50,281 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 49,507 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 49,108 miles

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
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P523 HLV is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P523 HLV, 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 P523 HLV registered?

P523 HLV is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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