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P152 FBA

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,142 mi
Last recorded85,142 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 FBA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2008 85,142 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front wheel damaged but tyre still seated correctly to bead rim

Pass 5 Mar 2008 83,364 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 83,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 74,216 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 65,756 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 65,736 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P152 FBA is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P152 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 P152 FBA registered?

P152 FBA is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P152 FBA safe to buy?

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