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P950 VKG

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

166,308 mi
Last recorded166,308 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 VKG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 166,308 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 151,341 miles

Back brakes noisey in brake rollers

Fail 14 Sep 2010 151,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Back brakes noisey in brake rollers

Pass 18 Sep 2009 130,813 miles

brake fluid level low

rear brake inbalance 19%

Fail 10 Sep 2009 130,807 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

rear brake imbalance 21%

Fail 2 Sep 2009 130,685 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 117,533 miles

both rear anti roll bar drop links slight play

front brake pads low,front brake discs worn.

Fail 1 Sep 2008 117,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 99,639 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 80,668 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 80,668 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P950 VKG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P950 VKG, 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 P950 VKG registered?

P950 VKG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P950 VKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P950 VKG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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