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P241 PKL

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,049 mi
Last recorded133,049 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 PKL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 133,049 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 133,049 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 124,774 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 119,277 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 119,277 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 113,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 113,870 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 102,726 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 100,006 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 100,006 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 92,455 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 92,455 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 85,556 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 78,122 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 70,057 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 70,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 61,767 miles

nearside front back plate damaged

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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P241 PKL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P241 PKL, 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 P241 PKL registered?

P241 PKL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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