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P693 AAY

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,972 mi
Last recorded105,972 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 AAY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 105,972 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 99,812 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2012 99,812 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 91,590 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 91,582 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)

Both front /rear subframes have heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 May 2011 91,455 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front /rear subframes have heavy surface corrosion

Both rear tyres have kerb damage to outer walls

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2010 82,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2010 82,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 77,329 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 77,314 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

unable to finish test due to battery fried

Pass 25 Sep 2007 73,515 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 69,278 miles

both front tyres measure 2mm on the inner shoulders (195/50 15V)

exhaust is corroded

front tyre wear indicates that tracking may need checked

nearside front indicator lens is damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2006 69,278 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres measure 2mm on the inner shoulders (195/50 15V)

exhaust is corroded

front tyre wear indicates that tracking may need checked

nearside front indicator lens is damaged

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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P693 AAY is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P693 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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What year was P693 AAY registered?

P693 AAY is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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