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P525 PNG

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,326 mi
Last recorded89,326 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 PNG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 89,326 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,704 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,886 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 76,762 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 72,068 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 72,068 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,587 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,633 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,641 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,595 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,550 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,294 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,906 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 34,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 29,863 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 26,194 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 26,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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P525 PNG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P525 PNG, 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 P525 PNG registered?

P525 PNG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P525 PNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 PNG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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