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P891 OPW

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,008 mi
Last recorded86,008 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 OPW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 86,008 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 85,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 79,886 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 73,867 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 69,123 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 69,123 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 69,052 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 68,771 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,463 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,285 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,041 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 67,826 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,645 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,599 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,664 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 62,550 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,415 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,565 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,714 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 55,104 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 53,368 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
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P891 OPW is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P891 OPW, 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 P891 OPW registered?

P891 OPW is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P891 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P891 OPW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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