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P973 NVG

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,465 mi
Last recorded141,465 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 NVG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 141,465 miles

Advise hole in drivers front floor to sill

Front brake pads starting to wear low

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 137,252 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front floor just out of seat belt mounting point prescribed area corroded and holed

Fail 22 Oct 2015 137,252 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front floor just out of seat belt mounting point prescribed area corroded and holed

Pass 20 Oct 2014 132,064 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside floor corroded and holed just outside seat belt anchorage prescribed area.

offside front brake caliper rubber gaiter incorrectly fitted.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 132,064 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside floor corroded and holed just outside seat belt anchorage prescribed area.

offside front brake caliper rubber gaiter incorrectly fitted.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 126,087 miles

Engine sump rusty/corroded

Fuel filler pipe corroded

o/s/r floor pan corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2013 126,087 miles

Engine sump rusty/corroded

Fuel filler pipe corroded

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

o/s/r floor pan corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 119,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sump badly corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2012 118,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sump badly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 110,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S drive shaft gaiter perished.

O/S/R floor pan corroded

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 101,136 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 89,538 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 89,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 78,875 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 69,841 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 60,316 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P973 NVG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P973 NVG, 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 P973 NVG registered?

P973 NVG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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