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P112 FAV

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,643 mi
Last recorded159,643 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 FAV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2017 159,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/footwell corroded / holed (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed excessivly all along (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/footwell corroded / holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed all along (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded and holed excessivly (2.4.A.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked along bottom from left to right (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed outside pescribed area (just)

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

Rear bumper broken and insecure on offside rear

Pass 20 Aug 2015 154,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2014 147,491 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2013 142,147 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 134,681 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 134,681 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 128,425 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 128,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 122,111 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 122,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 115,281 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 115,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 108,869 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 108,869 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 102,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 94,896 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P112 FAV is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P112 FAV, 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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P112 FAV is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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