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P858 OUR

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,774 mi
Last recorded106,774 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 OUR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2011 106,774 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2011 106,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Apr 2010 100,533 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal is low needs rear brake adjustment

engine oil leak

front n/s tyre has cuts all around the entire circumfrance right in the middle

o/s rear bumper bar damaged

space saver spare tyre insecure in the boot

Fail 5 Apr 2010 100,533 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal is low needs rear brake adjustment

engine oil leak

front n/s tyre has cuts all around the entire circumfrance right in the middle

o/s rear bumper bar damaged

space saver spare tyre insecure in the boot

Pass 26 May 2009 99,489 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 8 May 2008 96,206 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 93,588 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 91,045 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P858 OUR is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P858 OUR, 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 P858 OUR registered?

P858 OUR is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P858 OUR safe to buy?

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