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P977 FTS

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,841 mi
Last recorded108,841 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 FTS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 108,841 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,983 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 101,983 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,761 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 95,761 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 88,286 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 88,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 82,153 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 82,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 77,761 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 73,172 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 73,172 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P977 FTS 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 58.3%.

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 P977 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P977 FTS registered?

P977 FTS is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P977 FTS safe to buy?

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