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P273 ANT

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,013 mi
Last recorded138,013 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 ANT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 138,013 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 138,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 128,238 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 123,954 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 123,954 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 121,666 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly scored

offside brake disc slightly scored

Pass 23 Jul 2009 115,972 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 109,056 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has a chunk out of its outer sidewall and the tread is nearly worn out

Pass 15 Jul 2008 109,056 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre has a chunk out of its outer sidewall and the tread is nearly worn out

Pass 4 Jul 2007 100,991 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 97,773 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2005 93,887 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate craked

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2005 93,887 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate craked

oil leak

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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P273 ANT is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P273 ANT, 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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P273 ANT is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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