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P179 KMA

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,593 mi
Last recorded142,593 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 KMA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 142,593 miles

Oil leak

nearside mirror insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2012 142,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2011 138,574 miles

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

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

front wheel tracking out of alignment

Fail 11 Feb 2011 138,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front wheel tracking out of alignment

Pass 9 Feb 2010 131,737 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 131,729 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 125,543 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 119,843 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 119,835 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 113,372 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 106,064 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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P179 KMA is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P179 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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P179 KMA is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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