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P204 HKE

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,817 mi
Last recorded92,817 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 HKE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 92,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

tyre sidewalls starting to perish

underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2012 92,812 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 92,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 88,604 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 83,874 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 83,800 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 79,446 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

brake warning lamp on

Fail 19 Aug 2009 79,441 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 20 Mar 2008 74,383 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 67,317 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 67,317 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
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P204 HKE is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 P204 HKE, 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 P204 HKE registered?

P204 HKE is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P204 HKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P204 HKE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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