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P223 DRD

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,031 mi
Last recorded132,031 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 DRD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 132,031 miles

cv boots cracking front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

front pads on limit sill to floors corroded front & rear floors corroded closing panel corroded rear facing panels corrdoed sills corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 124,326 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 124,326 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 115,006 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel bearings are noisey

engine smokes

Pass 26 Sep 2009 110,982 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 102,344 miles

sill to floors corroded rear facing panels corroded screen chipped

Pass 24 Sep 2007 95,092 miles

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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P223 DRD is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P223 DRD, 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 P223 DRD registered?

P223 DRD is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P223 DRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P223 DRD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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