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P651 RHG

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

32,466 mi
Last recorded32,466 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 RHG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 32,466 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 113,828 miles

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 113,828 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)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 113,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 107,514 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 107,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 100,135 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 100,126 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres slight cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2007 94,313 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 87,225 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 87,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P651 RHG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P651 RHG, 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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P651 RHG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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