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P185 XTT

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,266 mi
Last recorded140,266 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 XTT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 140,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2013 135,452 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 131,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all road springs badly corroded in top coils

lot of body corrossion in floor and seams

Pass 28 Jan 2011 127,538 miles

Both C/V Boots Started to Split

Pass 30 Jan 2010 120,214 miles

front no plate deteriated

Pass 31 Jan 2009 113,255 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked

signs of corrosion to: all floorpans, both inner body sills, rear chassis rails, front and rear subframes, all suspension, steering, etc

Pass 1 Feb 2008 106,057 miles

oil level low

Fail 1 Feb 2008 106,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

oil level low

Pass 9 Jan 2007 100,944 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres perishing

oil level low

Pass 29 Nov 2005 95,804 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 95,804 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P185 XTT 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 81.8%.

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 P185 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P185 XTT registered?

P185 XTT is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P185 XTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 XTT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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