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P140 FBA

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,653 mi
Last recorded47,653 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 FBA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 47,653 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,474 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,645 miles

front registration plate marked

offside front tyre outer wall has a minor cut

Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,740 miles

front number plate marked

Fail 2 Jul 2012 21,740 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate marked

Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,121 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate marked

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

offside and nearside front tyres outer walls slightly cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2010 18,327 miles

front number plate marked

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

o/s front & rear tyre walls slight craking

Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,155 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall,not exposing cords

front registration plate marked

offside front tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,008 miles

all four tyre outer walls slightly cracking

front registration plate slightly marked

Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,647 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 11,152 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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P140 FBA is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P140 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 P140 FBA registered?

P140 FBA is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P140 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 FBA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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