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P534 TDF

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,111 mi
Last recorded145,111 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 TDF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 145,111 miles

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

o/s/f wiper wheel box worn

Fail 11 Mar 2013 145,109 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f wiper wheel box worn

Pass 5 Mar 2012 141,273 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 141,273 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 137,419 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 137,419 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 133,680 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside wiper linkage worn

Pass 23 Mar 2009 128,873 miles

Front number plate deteriating

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 121,989 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear visual check of seatbelt

some run out to front brake discs when roller brake tested

wiper linkage worn out

Pass 26 Mar 2007 114,147 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 114,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box baffle breaking up

Pass 20 Mar 2006 105,598 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P534 TDF is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P534 TDF, 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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P534 TDF is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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