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P848 SGA

1996 Mazda 323 GX

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,120 mi
Last recorded130,120 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 GX105,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 SGA
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 130,120 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 129,453 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 116,934 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 101,826 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 101,469 miles

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

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

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

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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P848 SGA is a 1996 Mazda 323 GX in Silver 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 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 105,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P848 SGA, 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 P848 SGA registered?

P848 SGA is a 1996 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P848 SGA safe to buy?

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