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P993 BJU

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,026 mi
Last recorded77,026 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 BJU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 77,026 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking and cut, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Rear Brakes requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 76,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking and cut, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Rear Brakes requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 73,693 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside front tyre has cut and cracks in tread, not deep enough to cords at time of test

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 73,636 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside front tyre has cut and cracks in tread, not deep enough to cords at time of test

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracking

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracking

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 71,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 70,298 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 68,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 68,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 66,477 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,002 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 64,002 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,120 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,744 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 57,627 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 57,627 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,453 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,661 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,077 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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P993 BJU is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 P993 BJU, 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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P993 BJU is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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