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P266 GBA

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,656 mi
Last recorded112,656 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 GBA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 112,656 miles

front discs worn

Fail 30 Jul 2012 112,653 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2011 103,983 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion to sills,floors,front crossmember,suspension and braking components

front discs and pads worn

Fail 31 Aug 2011 103,977 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion to sills,floors,front crossmember,suspension and braking components

front discs and pads worn

Pass 28 Aug 2010 94,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 3 Sep 2009 88,785 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 82,011 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 4 Sep 2007 75,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 69,548 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 62,516 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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P266 GBA is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P266 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P266 GBA registered?

P266 GBA is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P266 GBA safe to buy?

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