MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front exhaust rusty
offside & nearside rear tyres worn on edge
rear suspension components rusty
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front & centre exhaust rusty
surface corrosion rear sub-frame & suspension arms/links
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
centre exhaust pipe rusty
surface corrosion both rear suspension arms/links
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
centre exhaust pipe rusty
surface corrosion both rear suspension arms/links
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight cracking o/s & n/s front c.v.boots
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
slightly high front imbalance
some corrosion rear suspension components
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
suspension components front & rear surface corrosion.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s/rear tyre cracking in tread.
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front pads half worn/ slight rusty discs.
slight corrosion front brake discs. †o/s& n/s rear tyres worn to wear markers. †exhaust front pipe/joints rusty. †surface corrosion rear suspension frame. †
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s & n/s front tyres worn to 2mm
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P953 YOD is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 YOD, 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 YOD is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 1996.
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