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P782 CAO

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,858 mi
Last recorded97,858 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 CAO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 97,858 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhust front mountig bracket missing

knocking noise from front

Fail 2 Jun 2014 97,854 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhust front mountig bracket missing

knocking noise from front

Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,743 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 92,148 miles

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

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)

front brake imbalance just in

Fail 1 Jul 2011 91,740 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

advise battery leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,977 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 85,734 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 85,734 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 83,238 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 83,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 81,432 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 81,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 78,386 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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P782 CAO 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 61.5%.

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 P782 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 P782 CAO registered?

P782 CAO is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P782 CAO safe to buy?

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