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P749 AAY

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,237 mi
Last recorded65,237 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 AAY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2013 65,237 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 65,237 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 62,270 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 58,951 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front light lense smashed

Fail 25 Oct 2011 58,951 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

offside front light lense smashed

Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,939 miles

n/s door mirror insecure

o/s/f light unit cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2010 56,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s door mirror insecure

o/s/f light unit cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,767 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

under body conponents corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,632 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 52,632 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,338 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 50,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,227 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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P749 AAY is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P749 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 P749 AAY registered?

P749 AAY is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P749 AAY safe to buy?

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