MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
all tyres under pressure
brake fluid discoloured
engine oil,leak
front exhaust support unwelded from front pipe
front plate cracked
front tyre egdes 1.6mm and below
o/s/f coil corroded
oil sump severely corroded
only one horn button operative
rear silencer join leaking
steering wheel poor condition (grip twists)
all tyres under pressure
brake fluid discoloured
engine oil,leak
front exhaust support unwelded from front pipe
front plate cracked
front tyre egdes 1.6mm and below
o/s/f coil corroded
oil sump severely corroded
only one horn button operative
rear silencer join leaking
steering wheel poor condition (grip twists)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ex f/pipe support bracket very corroded;f/no plate cracked
high h/brake travel
ex f/pipe support bracket very corroded;f/no plate cracked
high h/brake travel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P217 GBA is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P217 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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P217 GBA is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 August 1996.
Is P217 GBA safe to buy?
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