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P834 PGT

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,545 mi
Last recorded73,545 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 PGT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 73,545 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 73,545 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,446 miles

Bumper has slight damage , Offside rear.

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 65,422 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bumper has slight damage , Offside rear.

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

Imbalence , NSF 80KGS Vs OSF 130KGS

Pass 30 Jul 2011 57,801 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 57,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,345 miles

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

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

O/S/R body and bumper damage.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 47,285 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S/R body and bumper damage.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,961 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 32,961 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 21,822 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,761 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 17,036 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 17,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P834 PGT is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P834 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 P834 PGT registered?

P834 PGT is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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