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P436 RGB

1996 Mazda 323 GX

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,500 mi
Last recorded113,500 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 GX105,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 RGB
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 113,500 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 113,487 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 103,799 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 96,893 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 89,387 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust emmissions erratic

os headlight dimmer

Fail 13 Jan 2007 89,265 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

emmissions readings erratic

ns outer sill damaged

uneven osf tyre tread wear

Pass 15 Nov 2005 82,676 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 82,676 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 GX?

Based on 742 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
7,537
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Registration plate lamp not working 53
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 46
position lamp(s) not working 45
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P436 RGB is a 1996 Mazda 323 GX in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 105,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 GX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P436 RGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 GX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 GX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P436 RGB is a 1996 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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