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P196 FFP

1994 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,994 mi
Last recorded118,994 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 FFP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 118,994 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 117,872 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 117,872 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 107,389 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,696 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 107,351 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 105,071 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 96,175 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 96,175 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 86,543 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 86,540 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 74,477 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 61,772 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 61,772 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P196 FFP is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 96,885 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 P196 FFP, 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 32 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P196 FFP registered?

P196 FFP is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 October 1994.

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