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P97 FOA

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,000 mi
Last recorded75,000 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 FOA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,000 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,353 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 70,299 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 69,220 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 69,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 67,295 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 67,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 63,169 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,495 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 55,876 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,155 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 52,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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P97 FOA is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc 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 P97 FOA, 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 P97 FOA registered?

P97 FOA is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P97 FOA safe to buy?

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