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P995 TBV

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,498 mi
Last recorded159,498 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP995 TBV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 159,498 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 152,187 miles

1x rear exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 152,187 miles

1x rear exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2013 142,246 miles

2x exhaust brackets broken and heatshield insecure

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 142,238 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2x exhaust brackets broken and heatshield insecure

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2012 137,626 miles

1x exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 133,681 miles

1x exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak

slight fluffing of offside front seatbelt

Fail 13 Dec 2011 133,681 miles

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

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

1x exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak

slight fluffing of offside front seatbelt

Pass 8 Dec 2010 128,156 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 124,068 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine sump leaking oil

Fail 14 Dec 2009 124,068 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine sump leaking oil

Pass 10 Dec 2008 119,554 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 114,582 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 109,854 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 109,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 103,610 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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P995 TBV is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P995 TBV, 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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P995 TBV is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 October 1996.

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