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P221 WFT

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,862 mi
Last recorded110,862 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 WFT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2010 110,862 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front both struts corroeded

front brake disk inner surfaces poor

Pass 3 Dec 2009 103,596 miles

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

wiper linkage has slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2008 96,836 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 96,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 89,396 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 81,417 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Oct 2006 81,416 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

battry insecure

o/s front cv boot severly cracked

o/s front tyre has small cut in side wall not exposing cord

Pass 21 Oct 2005 72,803 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 72,803 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

radiator has slight leak

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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P221 WFT is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P221 WFT, 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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P221 WFT is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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