MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,173 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to front and rear suspension componants and sub frames
nearside mirror slight damage
offside front seat unable to adjust
advise under vehicle corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
under vehicle has corrosion
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P953 FTS is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P953 FTS, 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 P953 FTS registered?
P953 FTS is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 October 1996.
Is P953 FTS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P953 FTS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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