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P774 NFA

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,854 mi
Last recorded141,854 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 141,854 miles

Nearside inner wing corroded slightly

Offside inner wing corroded slightly

both front suspension arms corroded /rusty

under vehicle rusty /corroded slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2015 141,850 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 141,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 141,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front outer sill has slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 138,444 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 135,914 miles

corrosion on o/s n/s inner front brake discs

Pass 24 Jan 2012 131,435 miles

early corrosion on front brake doscs plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2011 127,224 miles

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

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

front brake discs early corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2010 122,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2010 122,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2009 116,784 miles

general surface rust to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Jan 2009 116,784 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2008 112,096 miles

slight corrosion 0/s +n/s wishbone arms +SUB/CHASSIS SLIGHT CORROSION REAR SUB CHASSIS

Pass 31 Jan 2007 106,775 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 106,774 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 99,529 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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P774 NFA is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P774 NFA, 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 NFA is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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