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P883 ACY

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,168 mi
Last recorded79,168 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 ACY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2016 79,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill is holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r sill is holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding 100 effort showing (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 just on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached components (2.4.G.1)

advise general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,878 miles

advise nsr tyre near limit 185/65/14

advise osr tyre splitting 185/65/14

advise rear subframe excessive corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2014 75,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise nsr tyre near limit 185/65/14

advise osr tyre splitting 185/65/14

advise rear subframe excessive corrosion

advise sump pourous

Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise front number plate deteriorated

advise front subframe corroded

advise nsr tyre excessive sidewall cracking 185/65/14

advise rear bed corroded

advise underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2013 71,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front number plate deteriorated

advise front subframe corroded

advise nsr tyre excessive sidewall cracking 185/65/14

advise rear bed corroded

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,719 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 67,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 64,363 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,341 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,840 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,081 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,953 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 50,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 46,116 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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P883 ACY is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P883 ACY, 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 P883 ACY registered?

P883 ACY is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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