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P972 PUM

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,201 mi
Last recorded164,201 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 PUM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2010 164,201 miles

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

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

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

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 153,987 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 145,735 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 140,378 miles

NSR AND OSR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING,FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACINGS CORRODING.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 135,660 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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P972 PUM is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P972 PUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P972 PUM registered?

P972 PUM is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P972 PUM safe to buy?

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