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P249 CJF

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,200 mi
Last recorded136,200 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 CJF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 136,200 miles

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 25 Apr 2013 123,475 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 113,581 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 113,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 103,450 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 103,450 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2010 98,475 miles

fuel tank breather pipe corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2010 98,475 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

fuel tank breather pipe corroding

Pass 29 May 2009 92,663 miles

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

front exhaust mounting starting to corrode

Fail 29 May 2009 92,663 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front exhaust mounting starting to corrode

Pass 29 May 2008 86,877 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 86,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 81,147 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 81,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 74,987 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2005 68,224 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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P249 CJF is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P249 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.

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What year was P249 CJF registered?

P249 CJF is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 November 1996.

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