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P103 HFL

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,515 mi
Last recorded126,515 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 HFL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 126,515 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 126,514 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear 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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 119,000 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 114,457 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 114,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear horizontal suspension arms have some deteriorated outer bushes not resulting in any movement

Pass 2 Jun 2009 108,656 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 104,318 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 104,318 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 99,875 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 99,875 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 89,708 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 89,708 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 76,517 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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P103 HFL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P103 HFL, 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 P103 HFL registered?

P103 HFL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P103 HFL safe to buy?

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