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P780 CAO

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,012 mi
Last recorded138,012 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 CAO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 138,012 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2011 138,009 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2010 132,358 miles

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

Oil leak

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

petrol lines corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2010 132,354 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

petrol lines corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2009 129,313 miles

Engine oil leak from corroded sump

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 129,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil leak from corroded sump

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 124,241 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 124,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 119,155 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2006 110,332 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 99,457 miles

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

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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P780 CAO is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P780 CAO, 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 P780 CAO registered?

P780 CAO is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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