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P594 MLF

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,442 mi
Last recorded106,442 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP594 MLF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 106,442 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 106,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 104,554 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 20 Aug 2015 104,554 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 23 Aug 2014 98,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 98,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre brake light only working on one light

Pass 11 Aug 2013 92,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2013 92,108 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 26 Aug 2012 86,267 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2012 86,267 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 80,322 miles

Nearside and offside front outer driveshaft gaiters cracled..

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracked.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 80,322 miles

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

Nearside and offside front outer driveshaft gaiters cracled..

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracked.

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2010 73,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 66,501 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

damage on the n/s/r body and bumper

Fail 14 Aug 2008 61,137 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 61,137 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 51,447 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 47,789 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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P594 MLF is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P594 MLF, 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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P594 MLF is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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