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P779 GVR

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,036 mi
Last recorded95,036 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 GVR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,036 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 95,036 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 90,347 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner sills and chassis corroding

Fail 4 Sep 2012 90,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear inner sills and chassis corroding

Fail 30 Aug 2011 86,659 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 86,659 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,020 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 75,677 miles

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

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

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

near side rear tire perished

Fail 1 Sep 2008 75,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

near side rear tire perished

Pass 1 Sep 2007 72,249 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 66,408 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 65,778 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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P779 GVR is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P779 GVR, 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 P779 GVR registered?

P779 GVR is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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