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P415 BLS

1996 Mazda 323 Lxi

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,454 mi
Last recorded100,454 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi100,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 BLS
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 May 2008 100,454 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

LEDs inop in high level stop lamp.

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

Oil leak

Bonnet safety latch sticking.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 98,465 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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P415 BLS is a 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P415 BLS, 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 P415 BLS registered?

P415 BLS is a 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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