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P715 VFU

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,403 mi
Last recorded108,403 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 VFU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 108,403 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 108,403 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 101,450 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 101,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 92,189 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 92,189 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 88,044 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 88,044 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 72,528 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 72,528 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 63,799 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 50,824 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 50,824 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake flexy hoses slightly perished.

Slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

o/s/f front brake slight binding

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P715 VFU is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P715 VFU, 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 P715 VFU registered?

P715 VFU is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P715 VFU safe to buy?

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