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P792 DAU

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,846 mi
Last recorded110,846 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP792 DAU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 110,846 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 110,846 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 101,645 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 101,645 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 98,172 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 98,171 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 94,107 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 89,030 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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P792 DAU is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P792 DAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P792 DAU registered?

P792 DAU is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P792 DAU safe to buy?

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