MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on sump pan
rear exhaust rubber mounts deterioating
rear number plate deterioating
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on sump pan
rear exhaust rubber mounts deterioating
rear number plate deterioating
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
corrosion forming in front and rear suspension and rear ant-roll bar
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P296 BJF is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc 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 P296 BJF, 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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P296 BJF is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1996.
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