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P189 XTT

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,835 mi
Last recorded118,835 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 XTT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2021 118,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 115,356 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 115,356 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 110,830 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 106,555 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 101,219 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 101,219 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Front mount missing as marked. (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 96,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack+perish.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 89,945 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.

play in o/s/r anti roll bar link ball joint.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,945 miles

front inner brake pads starting to wear down.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,300 miles

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

o/s dipbeam slightly dim.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 73,476 miles

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

n/s/r tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,073 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 68,008 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,182 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,044 miles

Nearside 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)

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

damage to o/s/r tyre wall not to chords yet.

n/s/f tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

n/s/f tyre wall starting to perish/deteriorate.

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

rear suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 53,685 miles

front inner brake pads starting to wear down.

n/s/f tyre wall starting to perish/deteriorate.

o/s wiper blade starting to deteriorate.

rear suspension/arms corroding.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,818 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 48,816 miles

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

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

damage to o/s/r tyre wall not to chords yet.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish not to chords yet.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,016 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension.

n/s/f+n/s/r+o/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

nail in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 21 Jul 2005 31,530 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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P189 XTT is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P189 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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P189 XTT is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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