1996 Mazda 323 1.5L Petrol · P457 GOL
1996 Mazda 323 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 109,257 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 323
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1489cc
P457 GOL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2008
- 109,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P457 GOL Mileage History
- 31/05/200698,370 mi
- 02/06/200698,370 mi
- 30/05/2007102,359 mi+3,989 mi
- 28/05/2008109,253 mi+6,894 mi
- 29/05/2008109,257 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,456 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P457 GOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda 323 (P457 GOL) between May 2006 and May 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)”; “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)”.
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