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P783 BLS

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,686 mi
Last recorded87,686 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 BLS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 87,686 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 87,686 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,886 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 73,642 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 67,987 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 67,931 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

All tyres scrubbing outer edges.

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

O/S/F Brake disk corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 52,583 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 52,583 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 57,429 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,540 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 51,181 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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P783 BLS is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P783 BLS, 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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P783 BLS is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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