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P279 ANT

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,415 mi
Last recorded84,415 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 ANT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 84,415 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 84,415 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres wearing on inside edges

steel brake pipes starting to rust

underbody rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r light lense broken

underbody rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2008 75,750 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust backbox poor

slight play in n/s/r droplink

Pass 17 Mar 2008 75,750 miles

Battery insecure

exhaust backbox poor

slight play in n/s/r droplink

Pass 4 Apr 2007 73,066 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r droplink has slight play

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2007 73,066 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/r droplink has slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2006 70,192 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 70,192 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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P279 ANT is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P279 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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What year was P279 ANT registered?

P279 ANT is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P279 ANT safe to buy?

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