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P985 LLG

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,555 mi
Last recorded65,555 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 LLG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 65,555 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes around fuel tank bad corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2013 65,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes around fuel tank bad corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 59,138 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

o/s rack boot perrished

Pass 2 Dec 2010 53,135 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 48,580 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,831 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,204 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,333 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 29,318 miles

Exhaust has a major 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P985 LLG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P985 LLG, 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 P985 LLG registered?

P985 LLG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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