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P875 VBB

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,924 mi
Last recorded109,924 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 VBB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 109,924 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 106,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

center exhaust clamp broken but not insucre

Pass 22 Feb 2013 98,229 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 90,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 86,368 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 81,626 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 74,601 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 68,648 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 68,648 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 61,473 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 56,398 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 56,398 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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P875 VBB is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P875 VBB, 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 P875 VBB registered?

P875 VBB is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P875 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P875 VBB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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