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P176 KTR

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,580 mi
Last recorded96,580 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 KTR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 96,580 miles

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

exhaust system badly deteriated / corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2013 96,580 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system badly deteriated / corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,967 miles

CORROSION FORMING ON UNDERSIDE & SUSPENSIOON COMPONENTS

Fail 12 Mar 2012 84,967 miles

CORROSION FORMING ON UNDERSIDE & SUSPENSIOON COMPONENTS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 79,282 miles

exhaust front down pipe blowing

front brake disc pads very worn

Fail 8 Mar 2011 79,282 miles

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

exhaust front down pipe blowing

front brake disc pads very worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear exhaust touching plastic bumper

Pass 6 Mar 2009 72,767 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 10 Mar 2008 68,905 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 68,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2007 64,175 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 64,175 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 60,250 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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P176 KTR is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 91,044 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 P176 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 29 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P176 KTR registered?

P176 KTR is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P176 KTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P176 KTR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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