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P9 FAL

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,654 mi
Last recorded154,654 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 FAL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 154,654 miles

advise exhaust backbox corroded

advise front outer CV boots deteriorating/cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2009 154,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

advise exhaust backbox corroded

advise front outer CV boots deteriorating/cracking

advise o/s/f tyre worn on the edges/shoulders

Pass 21 Oct 2008 147,845 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 147,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 139,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 139,263 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 131,032 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 130,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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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P9 FAL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P9 FAL, 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 P9 FAL registered?

P9 FAL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P9 FAL safe to buy?

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