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P156 XTT

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,216 mi
Last recorded85,216 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 XTT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,216 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Inner arches corroded

Rear coil springs top cups corroded

both front and rear coil springs rusty

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

front and centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2016 85,215 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Inner arches corroded

Rear coil springs top cups corroded

both front and rear coil springs rusty

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

front and centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,640 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front and rear coil springs rusty

both rear strut turrets corroded

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

exhaust system rusty

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,979 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn inner and outter

Fail 8 Apr 2014 77,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn inner and outter

Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside 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)

center exhaust section corroded

front brake discs worn

offside and nearside front coil springs corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2013 74,032 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside 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)

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)

center exhaust section corroded

front brake discs worn

offside and nearside front coil springs corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,977 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion forming on nearside rear inner sill and sill end areas

offside and nearside front and rear coil springs corroded

offside and nearside headlight aims slightly high

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2012 68,977 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion forming on nearside rear inner sill and sill end areas

offside and nearside front and rear coil springs corroded

offside and nearside headlight aims slightly high

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,380 miles

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front tyres low on tread

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

exhaust system rusty

front number plate cracked

slight play in both front shock glands

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,346 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front flexi brake pipes slightly perished

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust rusty

front number plate cracked

slight play in rack

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,453 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside headlight aim slightly low.adjuster not working

Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,000 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,622 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 47,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,094 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
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P156 XTT is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P156 XTT, 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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P156 XTT is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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