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P866 CEJ

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,078 mi
Last recorded154,078 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 CEJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 154,078 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 154,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 151,075 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 151,074 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Inner Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 147,988 miles

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

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

unable to penatrate various corossiontoboth inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors front and rear inner wheel arches front and rear chassies various metal bbrake pipes and brake feruls

Pass 11 Dec 2012 144,080 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 144,079 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 139,966 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 139,965 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 133,761 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 124,029 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 119,555 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 119,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 114,799 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 106,226 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 105,980 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 92,485 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 92,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P866 CEJ is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P866 CEJ, 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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P866 CEJ is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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