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P143 GBA

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,947 mi
Last recorded146,947 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 GBA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2014 146,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 140,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both rear shockers have a reduced damping effect

advise front brake pipe cover loose

advise front exhaust bracket corroded so it is not longet attached

advise front number plate cracked

advise nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

advise oil sump corroded

advise rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 31 Aug 2012 135,328 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front exaust bracket fractured

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 31 Aug 2012 135,328 miles

front exaust bracket fractured

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 23 Jul 2011 121,638 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

advise clutch due for change

Pass 26 Jul 2010 100,787 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 93,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front no plate

advise offside rear tyre side wall perishing

advise offside top suspension mount corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2008 89,343 miles

advise offside rear suspension top corroded

advise offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2008 89,343 miles

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

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

advise offside rear suspension top corroded

advise offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2007 87,122 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 83,288 miles

advise offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2005 79,890 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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P143 GBA is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P143 GBA, 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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P143 GBA is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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