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P895 POW

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,998 mi
Last recorded89,998 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP895 POW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 89,998 miles

both c.v boots perished

Pass 18 Nov 2009 87,548 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 80,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 69,540 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Nov 2007 69,540 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Nov 2006 62,025 miles

dampness around steering rack

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Nov 2005 58,857 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

damp underneath steering rack

exhaust middle section heavily corroded

front brake pads very thin

front number plate cracked

n/s door mirror loose

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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P895 POW is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P895 POW, 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 P895 POW registered?

P895 POW is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P895 POW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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