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P81 JOT

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,708 mi
Last recorded161,708 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 JOT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 161,708 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 157,137 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 138,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust blowing

child seat fitted to nearside rear

offside and nearside floor to sills rusty

offside and nearside front outer cv boots perished

play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

play in offside front anti roll bar link

rear floors rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2009 125,440 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

childs seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

Pass 28 Feb 2008 112,181 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 112,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 103,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2006 92,845 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P81 JOT is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P81 JOT, 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 P81 JOT registered?

P81 JOT is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P81 JOT safe to buy?

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