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P557 BDV

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,699 mi
Last recorded138,699 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 BDV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 138,699 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 138,589 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2014 126,554 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 118,089 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

sump is heavealy corroded and weak

Fail 29 May 2013 118,089 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

sump is heavealy corroded and weak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 116,211 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 114,777 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 113,242 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 111,249 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 109,433 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 106,742 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 106,742 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 99,285 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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P557 BDV is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P557 BDV, 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 P557 BDV registered?

P557 BDV is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P557 BDV safe to buy?

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