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P826 PGT

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,897 mi
Last recorded65,897 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 PGT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 65,897 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel tank deformed

Pass 21 Dec 2021 63,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 62,984 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 59,907 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 49,869 miles

Fuel tank damaged - not leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 49,869 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank damaged - not leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 42,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge and perished 215/45 17

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2018 42,516 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure headlamp wiring (1.9.2a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking front slam panel (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge and perished 215/45 17

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2017 36,972 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 36,972 miles

Offside Stub axle inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 33,982 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 33,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 29,164 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 25,401 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 21,094 miles

tank dented

Fail 14 Feb 2013 21,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

tank dented

Pass 12 Jan 2012 15,451 miles

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

fuel tank damaged

non standard road wheels fitted

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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P826 PGT is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P826 PGT, 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 P826 PGT registered?

P826 PGT is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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