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P477 BUT

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,822 mi
Last recorded40,822 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 BUT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 40,822 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 38,759 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 35,890 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 35,888 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,157 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 30,550 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 28,419 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,594 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,049 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,269 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,273 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,113 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,178 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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P477 BUT is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P477 BUT, 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 P477 BUT registered?

P477 BUT is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P477 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P477 BUT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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