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P217 GBA

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,133 mi
Last recorded148,133 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 GBA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 148,133 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 144,604 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2012 144,592 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 139,865 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 139,865 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 133,620 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 125,236 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 125,236 miles

ex f/pipe support bracket very corroded;f/no plate cracked

high h/brake travel

Fail 2 Jun 2008 116,503 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 116,503 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 107,600 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2007 107,600 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 95,614 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 95,604 miles

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.

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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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.

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