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P541 TDF

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

150,142 mi
Last recorded150,142 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 TDF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 150,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FLEXIBLE HOSE TO CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 150,139 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion drivers door bottom (6.1.C.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FLEXIBLE HOSE TO CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 142,571 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen scratched through use of a defective wiper blade

Fail 21 Aug 2014 142,521 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen scratched through use of a defective wiper blade

Pass 27 Aug 2013 132,519 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Fail 21 Aug 2013 132,515 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Pass 8 Aug 2012 123,312 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 123,297 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 115,436 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 115,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 109,737 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 109,737 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 106,429 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2009 106,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2008 96,088 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 96,085 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 88,064 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 88,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 70,753 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 56,758 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P541 TDF is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P541 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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P541 TDF is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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