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P639 PHW

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,012 mi
Last recorded204,012 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 PHW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 204,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 191,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 178,214 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 178,213 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 165,477 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 152,393 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 139,190 miles

both front driveshaft outer gaitors starting to perish

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

engine smoking

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 18 Feb 2008 138,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front driveshaft outer gaitors starting to perish

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

engine smoking

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

slight damage on offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 22 Jan 2007 126,188 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 125,735 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2006 111,501 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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P639 PHW is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P639 PHW, 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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P639 PHW is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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