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P881 ACY

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,101 mi
Last recorded99,101 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 ACY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 99,101 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 92,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear subframes and mounting areas slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2013 84,494 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 79,333 miles

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

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

exhaust front bracket insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2011 74,732 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,814 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,347 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 64,179 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 59,024 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 54,676 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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P881 ACY is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P881 ACY, 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 P881 ACY registered?

P881 ACY is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P881 ACY safe to buy?

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