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P899 SFR

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,740 mi
Last recorded139,740 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 SFR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 139,740 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 139,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 129,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Cracking in both front outer c.v boots.

Front cross member rusty.

Front road springs rusty.

Radiator in poor condition.

Slight play nearside rear anti roll bar ball joint.

Various rust spots on chassis and suspension.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 129,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Cracking in both front outer c.v boots.

Front cross member rusty.

Front road springs rusty.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Radiator in poor condition.

Slight play nearside rear anti roll bar ball joint.

Various rust spots on chassis and suspension.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 120,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn on inner surfaces

Pass 18 Oct 2011 120,318 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn on inner surfaces

Pass 28 Sep 2010 109,861 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 109,861 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 100,253 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 90,277 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 79,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,505 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P899 SFR is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P899 SFR, 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 P899 SFR registered?

P899 SFR is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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