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P992 GAV

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,101 mi
Last recorded49,101 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 GAV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2016 49,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 48,452 miles

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

cracking found on n/s/r tyre wall

surface rust found on all under side areas o/s/f floor will soon need repairs

Fail 5 Oct 2015 48,452 miles

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

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

cracking found on n/s/r tyre wall

surface rust found on all under side areas o/s/f floor will soon need repairs

Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,266 miles

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

surface rust found on both sub frames

Pass 7 Oct 2013 48,047 miles

some corrosion on subframes, inner front pads wearing thin and n/s front wheel slight resistance when rotated

Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,371 miles

Some corrosion on both subframes

Fail 6 Oct 2011 43,877 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,877 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 42,622 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,056 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,791 miles

Rear no.plate slight water ingress

Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,659 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,677 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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P992 GAV is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P992 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 P992 GAV registered?

P992 GAV is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P992 GAV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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