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P741 PGP

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,083 mi
Last recorded117,083 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 PGP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 117,083 miles

both rear inner wheel arches/wings corroded

front/rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f outer sill holed by corrosion

n/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r antiroll bar links, joints worn

Fail 7 Nov 2011 117,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both front outer sills holed by corrosion

both rear inner wheel arches/wings corroded

front/rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r antiroll bar links, joints worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 113,683 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 111,257 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 106,257 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 102,799 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 100,218 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 92,841 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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P741 PGP is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P741 PGP, 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 P741 PGP registered?

P741 PGP is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P741 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P741 PGP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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