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P957 PHW

1996 Mazda 323 Executive Auto

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,501 mi
Last recorded122,501 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Executive Auto88,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 PHW
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive Auto
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 122,501 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 122,501 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 106,778 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 106,602 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f indicator light damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2006 88,084 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive Auto?

Based on 542 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
6,854
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Registration plate lamp not working 30
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim too low 20
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
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P957 PHW is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive Auto in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 Executive Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 88,084 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 Executive Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P957 PHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P957 PHW registered?

P957 PHW is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive Auto, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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