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P926 SDL

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,511 mi
Last recorded56,511 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP926 SDL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 56,511 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 47,703 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar link worn

Pass 18 May 2010 34,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise front brake pads 3mm approx

advise front number plate deteriorating

advise rear brake performance down on performance may need attention soon

advise rear number plate deteriorating

advise slightly damp around steering rack

Fail 18 May 2010 34,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front brake pads 3mm approx

advise front number plate deteriorating

advise rear brake performance down on performance may need attention soon

advise rear number plate deteriorating

advise slightly damp around steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise front number plate deteriorating and cracked close too limit

advise slightly damp around steering rack

Fail 29 Jun 2009 29,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise front number plate deteriorating and cracked close too limit

advise slightly damp around steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2008 1,940 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 3 Jul 2008 1,940 miles

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

offside & nearside rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2007 16,187 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,626 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 14,883 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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P926 SDL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P926 SDL, 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 P926 SDL registered?

P926 SDL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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