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P143 KMA

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,008 mi
Last recorded147,008 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 KMA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 147,008 miles

Brake pipes [front to rear] heavily covered in thick underseal.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody [front to rear] heavily covered in thick underseal.

Pass 22 Apr 2011 147,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle has alot of under sealon the floor

Pass 7 May 2010 137,860 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 137,860 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 128,364 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 128,364 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

ARIEL BROKEN

N/S/F BUMPER DAMAGED

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

SUMP CORROADED AND LEAKING

Pass 21 Dec 2007 103,523 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 91,363 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 78,838 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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P143 KMA is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P143 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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P143 KMA is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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