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P774 HFL

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,171 mi
Last recorded98,171 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 HFL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 98,171 miles

both outer cv gaiters heavily perished(strong advise)

brake fluid level on minimum(strong advise)

brake warning lamp illuminated(strong advise)

engine and gearbox oil leaks evident(strong advise)

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn and pads getting low(strong advise)

front wipers slightly smeary

handbrake reserve low(strong advise)

nearside rear antiroll bar mounting bracket and bush have been crushed- still secure and no movement (strong advise)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight corrosion on both inner sills

slight oil stains on steering rack

slight play in both steering track rods

slight play in gear linkage

stonechips in front screen

very slight bind from offside front brake

Fail 11 Feb 2013 98,171 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both outer cv gaiters heavily perished(strong advise)

brake fluid level on minimum(strong advise)

brake warning lamp illuminated(strong advise)

engine and gearbox oil leaks evident(strong advise)

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn and pads getting low(strong advise)

front wipers slightly smeary

handbrake reserve low(strong advise)

nearside rear antiroll bar mounting bracket and bush have been crushed- still secure and no movement (strong advise)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight corrosion on both inner sills

slight oil stains on steering rack

slight play in both steering track rods

slight play in gear linkage

stonechips in front screen

very slight bind from offside front brake

Pass 28 May 2011 93,654 miles

Front brake pads and discs corroded and in poor condition

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

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

Rear number plate has honeycombe effect

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen scratched but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 28 May 2011 93,654 miles

Front brake pads and discs corroded and in poor condition

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear number plate has honeycombe effect

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen scratched but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Jun 2009 89,633 miles

front chassis rails damaged

front wipers smearing screen

long handbrake travel

oil leaks

PAS rack weeping

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front cv gaiters deteriorating

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2009 89,633 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PAS rack weeping

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front cv gaiters deteriorating

front and rear coil springs corroded

front chassis rails damaged

front wipers smearing screen

long handbrake travel

oil leaks

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2008 83,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 83,904 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 81,661 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 81,661 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 77,423 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 77,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

3 metal objects in offside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre cracking

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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P774 HFL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P774 HFL, 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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P774 HFL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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