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P986 PUM

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

103,978 mi
Last recorded103,978 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 PUM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 103,978 miles

rear tyres deteriorating

underside corrosion present

Pass 4 Sep 2017 103,393 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,878 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 102,081 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 101,327 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,851 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 99,656 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 97,005 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 95,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs and pads deteriorating

Fail 1 Sep 2010 95,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs and pads deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2009 91,983 miles

BRAKE COMPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 29 Aug 2008 89,001 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 85,981 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 82,372 miles

all under body components corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2005 77,479 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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P986 PUM is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P986 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.

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What year was P986 PUM registered?

P986 PUM is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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