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P549 GEY

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,690 mi
Last recorded69,690 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 GEY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 69,690 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 66,865 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 65,249 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 61,954 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,913 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 61,266 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,239 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,196 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 60,866 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,754 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,363 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,395 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,557 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,339 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 46,492 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,036 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 41,401 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 40,374 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 37,748 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 37,748 miles

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

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

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

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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P549 GEY is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P549 GEY, 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 P549 GEY registered?

P549 GEY is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P549 GEY safe to buy?

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