MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,203 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Tempory fuel cap fitted but lockable type.
Both front and rear subframes have surface corrosion
Offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage
Both front and rear subframes have surface corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Coolant leak
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in both rear roll bar outer links
slight play in off side front steering rack
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P143 RHX is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RHX, 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 RHX is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 August 1996.
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