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P979 GAV

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,324 mi
Last recorded104,324 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 GAV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 104,324 miles

Both front outer constant velocity joint gaitors perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

General underbody corrosion to chassis members and suspension components

Offside headlamp aim pattern deteriorating

Fail 1 Oct 2013 104,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front outer constant velocity joint gaitors perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

General underbody corrosion to chassis members and suspension components

Offside headlamp aim pattern deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2012 101,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to o/s outer sill

f/n/s indicator lens damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2012 101,843 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

f/n/s indicator lens damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 11 Oct 2011 96,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front cv boots cracking.

exhaust corroded.

front and rear coil springs corroded.

ns/r tyre close to limit.

os/f seat belt slow to retract.

slight play in os/f bottom ball joint and boot split.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 96,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front cv boots cracking.

exhaust corroded.

front and rear coil springs corroded.

ns/r tyre close to limit.

os/f seat belt slow to retract.

slight play in os/f bottom ball joint and boot split.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 90,925 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 90,923 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 83,813 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 83,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 77,449 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 70,414 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 62,730 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 55,692 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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P979 GAV is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P979 GAV, 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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What year was P979 GAV registered?

P979 GAV is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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