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P698 AAY

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,178 mi
Last recorded112,178 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 AAY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 112,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 100,052 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,052 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 89,238 miles

exhaust system corroding excluding rear silencer

Pass 14 Apr 2009 84,128 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 83,973 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2008 79,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 79,716 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 71,532 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 71,532 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 62,779 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 55,544 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 55,541 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear drop links worn

rear wiper blade split

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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P698 AAY is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P698 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 P698 AAY registered?

P698 AAY is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P698 AAY safe to buy?

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