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P741 HEM

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,224 mi
Last recorded109,224 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 HEM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2011 109,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Advise front nearside brake discs heavily worn on inner edge

Advise rear offside tyre has nail in and is worn lumpy/uneaven on inner edge

Advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Oct 2010 97,038 miles

All tyres starting to wear

Both front discs slightly pitted

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

Fuel filler pipe starting to corrode

Nearside sill starting to corrode

Sump slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 97,038 miles

All tyres starting to wear

Both front discs slightly pitted

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

Fuel filler pipe starting to corrode

Nearside sill starting to corrode

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sump slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 83,562 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 83,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 78,985 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 74,138 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 68,790 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 68,790 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 63,990 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 63,990 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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P741 HEM is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P741 HEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P741 HEM registered?

P741 HEM is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P741 HEM safe to buy?

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