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P848 BJU

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,602 mi
Last recorded148,602 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 BJU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 148,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 121,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 109,225 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 109,220 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 95,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear brake pedal rubber

top plate on n.s.r. suspension strut corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 11 Mar 2009 82,052 miles

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

front tyres on inner edges poss track out ???

Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,009 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 69,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,963 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 57,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

baffles loose in middle section of exhaust

both front brake flexi hoses cracking

brake peddle rubber worn

damp around nearside rear shock absorber

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front indicator lens damaged

slight float in power steering rack mounting bushs

Pass 18 Mar 2006 42,813 miles

advise damage to off side front indicator lense

advise hand brake travle

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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P848 BJU is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P848 BJU, 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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P848 BJU is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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