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P543 NPV

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,656 mi
Last recorded125,656 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 NPV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 125,656 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010 124,921 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

near side rear bumper damage

offside rear tyre has cut on inner edge not down to cord

sump corrodid

Pass 4 Aug 2009 105,549 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 105,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 89,831 miles

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

passenger wiper blade slightly smeering windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2008 89,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

passenger wiper blade slightly smeering windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2007 72,514 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 67,695 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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P543 NPV is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P543 NPV, 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 P543 NPV registered?

P543 NPV is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P543 NPV safe to buy?

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