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P822 TVV

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

195,284 mi
Last recorded195,284 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 TVV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2015 195,284 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine oil leak

Light corrosion to rear brake pipes

OS Front sill & floor weak

OS Rear arm bush breaking up

Rear silencer joint slight blow

Fail 4 Sep 2014 192,004 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all coil springs corroded

nsf tyre very close to limit

osf & osr tyres close to limit

slight exhaust blow from front joint

tyre readings osf 3mm nsf 2.2mm osr 2.8mm nsr 4mm

Pass 4 Sep 2014 192,004 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all coil springs corroded

nsf tyre very close to limit

osf & osr tyres close to limit

slight exhaust blow from front joint

tyre readings osf 3mm nsf 2.2mm osr 2.8mm nsr 4mm

Pass 13 Sep 2013 188,734 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 188,492 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted to NS Front seat

Pass 22 Aug 2012 183,938 miles

all coil springs corroded

osr and handbrake slightly slow to increase

Fail 22 Aug 2012 183,934 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all coil springs corroded

osr and handbrake slightly slow to increase

Pass 30 Aug 2011 179,244 miles

Both outer gaiters cracking

Rear rubber bushes cracked & perrished

S Play os steering arm

Slight exhaust blow fromn rear silencer

Pass 23 Aug 2010 171,878 miles

osr tyre close to limit on 2mm

slight corrosion on front and rear coil springs

slight play in nsr link arm

Pass 2 Sep 2009 163,109 miles

Coil springs corroded

Tyres: NSF 5mm OSF 6mm NSR 6mm OSR 3mm Size: 185/65R14

Fail 2 Sep 2009 163,101 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coil springs corroded

Tyres: NSF 5mm OSF 6mm NSR 6mm OSR 3mm Size: 185/65R14

Pass 21 Aug 2008 152,374 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 141,801 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 141,801 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 124,358 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 133,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P822 TVV is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P822 TVV, 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 P822 TVV registered?

P822 TVV is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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