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P679 AAY

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,592 mi
Last recorded134,592 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 AAY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 134,592 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 134,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn seperate outer wishbone joint,also protective boot torn open (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer section 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 130,737 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2016 127,835 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 127,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 124,748 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 124,680 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush of arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 121,006 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 117,297 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 117,256 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 115,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 112,196 miles

Both front Tyres on 3mm.

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 109,433 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 106,328 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 101,728 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 96,255 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 91,595 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 87,519 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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P679 AAY is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P679 AAY, 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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P679 AAY is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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