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P113 FAV

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,343 mi
Last recorded116,343 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 FAV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 116,343 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 110,683 miles

all ball joint dust covers slightly perrished

clutch pedle anti slip device missing

n/s door mirror missing

o/s an n/s outer cv boots perrished

o/s rear tyre cracked and perrishied and worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2013 110,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all ball joint dust covers slightly perrished

clutch pedle anti slip device missing

n/s door mirror missing

o/s an n/s outer cv boots perrished

o/s rear tyre cracked and perrishied and worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,279 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 109,278 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 20 Nov 2010 99,289 miles

o/s and n/s rear anti roll bar links have slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2009 90,924 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 90,923 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 82,980 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 82,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 72,096 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 60,500 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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P113 FAV is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P113 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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P113 FAV is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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