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P49 VFR

1996 Mazda 323 Gxi

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

669,668 mi
Last recorded669,668 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi98,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 VFR
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2008 669,668 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 66,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,614 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 52,470 miles

o/s rear tyre on limit

Pass 7 Sep 2005 46,243 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Gxi?

Based on 3,493 MOT tests across 703 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,567
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
position lamp(s) not working 230
Registration plate lamp not working 229
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 161
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P49 VFR is a 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 98,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P49 VFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P49 VFR registered?

P49 VFR is a 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P49 VFR safe to buy?

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