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P578 HUJ

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,648 mi
Last recorded114,648 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 HUJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 114,648 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 114,648 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 101,406 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 101,406 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 May 2010 98,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2010 98,425 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 97,229 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 97,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 92,518 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 85,919 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 76,958 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 76,955 miles

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

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

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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P578 HUJ is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P578 HUJ, 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 P578 HUJ registered?

P578 HUJ is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P578 HUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P578 HUJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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