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P708 AAY

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,404 mi
Last recorded100,404 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 AAY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 100,404 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

n/s and o/s outersills showing signs of corrosion

oil leaks at sump due to corrosion

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

travel at hand brake

Fail 1 Jun 2011 100,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

n/s and o/s outersills showing signs of corrosion

oil leaks at sump due to corrosion

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

travel at hand brake

Pass 22 May 2010 92,173 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

heavily corroded by osr wheel arch not gone through

nsf indicator lense holed not effecting light

osr tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 2 Jun 2009 90,677 miles

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

n/s washer jet blocked

o/s/r wheelarch starting to corrode

Fail 1 Jun 2009 90,677 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

n/s washer jet blocked

o/s/r wheelarch starting to corrode

Pass 22 May 2008 84,304 miles

both rear inner sills begining to corrode

Pass 18 May 2007 75,216 miles

o/s/r tyre split on sidewall

slight play in rear antiroll bar linkages

Pass 31 May 2006 68,460 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P708 AAY is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P708 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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P708 AAY is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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