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P85 DAL

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,742 mi
Last recorded111,742 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 DAL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2011 111,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mounting corroded

number plates poor

offside front brake back plate corroded

offside headlight image poor

Pass 9 Sep 2010 108,103 miles

number plates poor

Fail 6 Sep 2010 108,083 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

number plates poor

Pass 4 Sep 2009 104,710 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 101,690 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 10 Sep 2007 95,568 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 87,881 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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P85 DAL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P85 DAL, 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 P85 DAL registered?

P85 DAL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P85 DAL safe to buy?

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