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P296 YPF

1996 Mazda 323 Gxi

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,001 mi
Last recorded133,001 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi98,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 YPF
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 133,001 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 133,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long travel on hand brake

sump is rusty and has a patch of oil and so is possibly leaking ???

Pass 1 Oct 2007 125,672 miles

engine sump corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2006 118,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 118,000 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 110,984 miles

slight oil leak form oil filter area of engine

Fail 19 Oct 2005 110,963 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak at oil filter

tracking front

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Gxi?

Based on 3,493 MOT tests across 703 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,567
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
position lamp(s) not working 230
Registration plate lamp not working 229
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 161
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P296 YPF is a 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 98,041 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 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P296 YPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P296 YPF registered?

P296 YPF is a 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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