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M396 FYJ

1996 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,874 mi
Last recorded109,874 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 FYJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2007 109,874 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2005 103,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front bumper & grill damaged

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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M396 FYJ is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M396 FYJ, 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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What year was M396 FYJ registered?

M396 FYJ is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is M396 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M396 FYJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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