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P758 BLS

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,161 mi
Last recorded91,161 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP758 BLS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 91,161 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2009 91,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 85,032 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 85,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2007 83,528 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 80,920 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 80,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust has slight leak

Front exhaust mount and heat shields are in poor condition

Rear wiper blade is torn

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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P758 BLS is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P758 BLS, 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 P758 BLS registered?

P758 BLS is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P758 BLS safe to buy?

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