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P209 WFT

1996 Mazda 323 Executive

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,146 mi
Last recorded107,146 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Executive103,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 WFT
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2008 107,146 miles

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

Offside rear tyre outer slightly cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 107,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 102,313 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 102,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 96,470 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

car has had a slight accident to the rear

Fail 9 Nov 2005 82,820 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive?

Based on 2,225 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
7,396
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 210
Registration plate lamp not working 190
Brake pipe excessively corroded 183
position lamp(s) not working 136
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 113
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P209 WFT is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 103,512 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 Executive fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P209 WFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P209 WFT is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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