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P272 LSF

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,028 mi
Last recorded107,028 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 LSF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 107,028 miles

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

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

corrosion present front and rear suspension components

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front discs

corrosion present on inner and outer sills and floor

offside rear door do not open from inside

Fail 17 Oct 2012 107,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

corrosion present front and rear suspension components

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front discs

corrosion present on inner and outer sills and floor

offside rear door do not open from inside

Pass 21 Jul 2011 107,018 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 102,855 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 96,598 miles

off side rear cill corroded on holes yet

Pass 25 Jul 2008 90,570 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 81,864 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 74,762 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 71,529 miles

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

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P272 LSF is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LSF, 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 LSF registered?

P272 LSF is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P272 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P272 LSF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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