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PBZ 4560

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,237 mi
Last recorded67,237 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 4560
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 67,237 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 67,236 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,235 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 67,235 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 67,234 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 67,232 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 67,231 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 67,229 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 67,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 67,219 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 67,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,605 miles

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

PETROL FILLER PIPES CORRODED

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 65,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

PETROL FILLER PIPES CORRODED

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,520 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,265 miles

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

Front number plate damaged slightly

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2009 60,870 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 60,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

coolant was low-have topped up-maintain check

slight damage front number plate

some perishing and corrosion-marginal to rear suspension bushes and rear spring top housings

Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,225 miles

front tyres worn on edges some deterioration to suspension etc some perishing and corrosion-especially to rear spring top mounts

Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,912 miles

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

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 8 Sep 2005 46,237 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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PBZ 4560 is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PBZ 4560, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PBZ 4560 registered?

PBZ 4560 is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is PBZ 4560 safe to buy?

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