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P68 CBL

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,222 mi
Last recorded59,222 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 CBL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,222 miles

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,818 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 47,742 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,025 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2009 37,074 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,588 miles

slight damage o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 27,684 miles

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)

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

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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P68 CBL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P68 CBL, 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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P68 CBL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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