MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion invarious places underneath, some of which is only just acceptable.
Emissions passed test, but readings were very erratic & fluctuating condiderably, suspect fault.
Front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/s front brake disc is corroded.
O/s front tyre is close to the limit.
Sump is corroded.
Corrosion invarious places underneath, some of which is only just acceptable.
Emissions passed test, but readings were very erratic & fluctuating condiderably, suspect fault.
Front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.
O/s front brake disc is corroded.
O/s front tyre is close to the limit.
Sump is corroded.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front brake disks worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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P953 PHW is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P953 PHW, 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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P953 PHW is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 August 1996.
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