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P145 FBA

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,333 mi
Last recorded71,333 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 FBA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,333 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 71,125 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 70,407 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 69,944 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 69,944 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005

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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P145 FBA is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P145 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 P145 FBA registered?

P145 FBA is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 August 1996.

Is P145 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P145 FBA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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