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P129 FBA

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,484 mi
Last recorded43,484 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 FBA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 43,484 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s rear arms affected (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both tie rod arm bushes affected (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s rear arms affected (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both tie rod arm bushes affected (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,012 miles

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,926 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 38,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 37,776 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 37,739 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,844 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,144 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 34,144 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,820 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,664 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 28,495 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 26,421 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,308 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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P129 FBA is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P129 FBA, 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 P129 FBA registered?

P129 FBA is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P129 FBA safe to buy?

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