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P237 CJF

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,682 mi
Last recorded118,682 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 CJF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 118,682 miles

nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint has slight movement

nearside rear bumper slightly inscure

offside rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2009 106,210 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 97,954 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 97,954 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 92,527 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 86,863 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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P237 CJF is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P237 CJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P237 CJF?

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What year was P237 CJF registered?

P237 CJF is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P237 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P237 CJF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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