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P272 CJF

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,277 mi
Last recorded121,277 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 CJF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 121,277 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brakes uneven

o/s/f brake disc

rust on floors +sills to floors +sills +rear under sills +chassis +inner wings +under body rust

rust on o/s/r brake pipe

rust on steering pipes

windscreen

Fail 28 Nov 2011 121,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rust on floors +sills to floors +sills +rear under sills +chassis +inner wings +under body rust

rust on o/s/r brake pipe

rust on steering pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2010 113,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rust on sills +under sills +inner wings +floors +under body rust

wipers

Pass 25 Sep 2009 104,006 miles

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

rust on sills +sills to floors

Pass 7 Nov 2008 96,055 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 85,679 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 85,679 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 82,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 76,629 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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P272 CJF is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P272 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 P272 CJF registered?

P272 CJF is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 November 1996.

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