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P722 AAY

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,658 mi
Last recorded84,658 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP722 AAY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 84,658 miles

damage to off side off vehicle

damage to front of vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2010 79,778 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

accident damage to near side damage to front

Pass 29 Nov 2008 72,461 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 72,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2007 66,775 miles

different sized tyres front & rear but the same size on the same axle

handbrake travel long

slight play in offside rear drop link ball joint

strong advise both rear tyre side walls perished

strong advise play in nearside rear drop link ball joint

Fail 13 Nov 2007 66,775 miles

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

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

different sized tyres front & rear but the same size on the same axle

handbrake travel long

slight play in offside rear drop link ball joint

strong advise both rear tyre side walls perished

strong advise play in nearside rear drop link ball joint

strong advise rear exhaust joint blowing

Pass 22 Nov 2006 62,464 miles

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

fluctuation on front brakes

handbrake travel long

offside front inner brake pad seems low

offside front wing mirror not fully secure

offside rear & nearside rear tyres perished in tread/sidewall

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

slight play in offside rear drop link ball joint

strong advise nearside rear drop link ball joint

strong advise offside front driveshaft gaitor perished

Fail 22 Nov 2006 62,464 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

fluctuation on front brakes

handbrake travel long

offside front inner brake pad seems low

offside front wing mirror not fully secure

offside rear & nearside rear tyres perished in tread/sidewall

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

slight play in offside rear drop link ball joint

strong advise nearside rear drop link ball joint

strong advise offside front driveshaft gaitor perished

Pass 23 Nov 2005 57,714 miles

Advise tyres are replaced

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R and N/S/R Tyres cracking on side walls

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 57,714 miles

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

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

Advise tyres are replaced.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R and N/S/R Tyres cracking on side walls.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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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P722 AAY is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P722 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 P722 AAY registered?

P722 AAY is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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