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P953 XGR

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,379 mi
Last recorded132,379 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 XGR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2011 132,379 miles

Exhaust down pipe clamp insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 132,379 miles

Exhaust down pipe clamp insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 122,174 miles

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

STRONGLY ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON EDGES & CLOSE TO LIMITS & NAIL IN SHOULDER

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

all four coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded & clamp for heat sheild loose

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

various suspension components & brake pipes corroding

vehicle corroded underneath in various places

Fail 22 Dec 2010 122,174 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON EDGES & CLOSE TO LIMITS & NAIL IN SHOULDER

all four coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded & clamp for heat sheild loose

front brakes sticking & fluctuation

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

various suspension components & brake pipes corroding

vehicle corroded underneath in various places

Pass 13 Oct 2009 114,992 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 114,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 104,961 miles

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)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 104,961 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Sep 2007 93,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 93,642 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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P953 XGR is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P953 XGR, 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 XGR is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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