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P879 VCG

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,880 mi
Last recorded103,880 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 VCG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 103,880 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 103,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Area at the top of rear springs becoming poor.

Front tyres show wear at edges.

Nearside rear anti roll bar linkage has free movement.

Offside mirror is not standard (Slightly small)

Oil loss at engine area.

Rear sub frame is rusty.

Rear suspension arms are rusty.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 97,233 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2006 92,270 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P879 VCG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P879 VCG, 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 P879 VCG registered?

P879 VCG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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