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P753 HEM

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,525 mi
Last recorded87,525 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 HEM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 87,525 miles

corrosion to vehicle chassis

Fail 3 Jul 2019 87,524 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire rear insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 87,457 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 87,457 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 87,282 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 87,282 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,264 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

chassis corroded in general

engine oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,021 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 87,021 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 86,583 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 86,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2013 86,375 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 86,375 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 86,095 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 86,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 85,469 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 85,468 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 82,636 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 82,630 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 80,190 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 77,391 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 73,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 69,716 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
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P753 HEM is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P753 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.

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P753 HEM is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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