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P153 MVT

1996 Mazda 323 Lxi

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,169 mi
Last recorded153,169 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi100,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 MVT
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 153,169 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 153,154 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 145,897 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 145,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 135,651 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Lxi?

Based on 3,057 MOT tests across 644 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
644
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 310
Brake pipe excessively corroded 276
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 182
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P153 MVT is a 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 100,564 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 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P153 MVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P153 MVT registered?

P153 MVT is a 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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