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P136 KMA

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,039 mi
Last recorded111,039 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 KMA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 111,039 miles

N/S cv boot very badly cracking

N/S door mirror missing

Oil leak from engine

Parts of underbody very dry and very bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Fail 6 Jul 2011 111,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

N/S cv boot very badly cracking

N/S door mirror missing

Oil leak from engine

Parts of underbody very dry and very bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Fail 8 Jul 2010 100,633 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s door mirror missing

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread and wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2010 100,633 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s door mirror missing

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread and wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2009 90,641 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 81,407 miles

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

under body very dry surface corrosion to some suspension components

Fail 10 Jul 2008 81,407 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

under body very dry surface corrosion to some suspension components

Pass 25 Jun 2007 72,660 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 64,332 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P136 KMA is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P136 KMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P136 KMA is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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