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P716 SWC

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

278,633 mi
Last recorded278,633 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 SWC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 278,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 278,213 miles

both front floor pan,s slight corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2018 278,213 miles

Front front brake application uneven increase/decrease at different rates (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (lefthand side) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (righthand side) (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (right hand side) (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front floor pan,s slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2017 277,428 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 277,428 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 276,310 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 276,306 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Unable to check nearside front plus offside rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Pass 11 Mar 2015 275,309 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 274,457 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 274,418 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 271,359 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 271,359 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 268,076 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 268,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 230,310 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 230,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 251,519 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 251,519 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P716 SWC is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P716 SWC, 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 P716 SWC registered?

P716 SWC is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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