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P831 EOP

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,863 mi
Last recorded102,863 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 EOP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 102,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material drum to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

underbody undersealed

Fail 6 Nov 2021 102,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material drum to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

underbody undersealed

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 100,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear iner sills and subframe corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 100,894 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear iner sills and subframe corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 98,527 miles

both rear sill very corroded

offside front top mount bearing starting to sieze

rear suspension arms very corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 98,527 miles

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

both rear sill very corroded

offside front top mount bearing starting to sieze

rear suspension arms very corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,176 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing deteriorated (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing deteriorated (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 93,917 miles

offside front strut top mount starting to sieze

slight play in nearside front roll bar drop link

Fail 26 Apr 2017 93,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front strut top mount starting to sieze

slight play in nearside front roll bar drop link

Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,675 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 91,675 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 89,439 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,439 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 86,776 miles

o/side rear o/s front tyres side wall crack

Fail 18 Apr 2013 84,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,356 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,021 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,769 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 77,350 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,895 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 72,679 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 72,679 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 70,309 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 67,740 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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P831 EOP is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P831 EOP, 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 P831 EOP registered?

P831 EOP is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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