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P172 KTR

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,835 mi
Last recorded128,835 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 KTR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 128,835 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

floor pans and outer sill panels corroding and getting weak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 124,234 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 124,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGES

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / ENCROACHING ONTO BRAKING SURFACE ON INNER DISC SURFACE AREA / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.....

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES / WEARING VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN ON INNER EDGES / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE BOTH TYRES 185 / 65 / 14 T

FRONT NO PLATE BECOMING DETERIORATED

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE UNBALANCE DEVELOPING / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT BRAKES IN BRAKE ROLLERS / ADVISE TO REPLACE BRAKE DISCS AND PADS

SLIGHT MISFIRE ON ENGINE AT TICK OVER

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES / ADVISE ATTENTION TO CLEAN / GREASE ECT

Pass 3 Mar 2008 120,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 120,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 101,288 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 101,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P172 KTR is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P172 KTR, 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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What year was P172 KTR registered?

P172 KTR is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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