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P588 GEY

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,792 mi
Last recorded107,792 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 GEY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 107,792 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 107,792 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 99,172 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 91,561 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 91,511 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres split

Pass 3 Mar 2010 88,055 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 88,052 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,801 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 82,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 78,102 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 78,102 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 73,275 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 68,092 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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P588 GEY is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P588 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 P588 GEY registered?

P588 GEY is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P588 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P588 GEY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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