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P212 WFT

1996 Mazda 323 GX

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

88,086 mi
Last recorded88,086 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 GX105,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 WFT
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 88,086 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 88,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 88,068 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 87,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 79,745 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 79,745 miles

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

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

offside steering rack noticeable play.

Pass 7 Dec 2005 72,179 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 72,179 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 GX?

Based on 742 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
7,537
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Registration plate lamp not working 53
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 46
position lamp(s) not working 45
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P212 WFT is a 1996 Mazda 323 GX in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 105,688 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 GX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P212 WFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P212 WFT registered?

P212 WFT is a 1996 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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