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P32 KWF

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,305 mi
Last recorded107,305 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 KWF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2014 107,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

All round body damage - some repaired with tape.

Both front outer CV boots perished.

Engine oil sump corroded and leaking oil.

Exhausts brackets and flanges corroding away but system currently supported.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 102,070 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

exhaust securing device has deterioration but system is not insecure

fuel filler neck has corrosion

nearside and offside front tyres have inner edge wear

Fail 27 Aug 2013 102,068 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

Oil leak

exhaust securing device has deterioration but system is not insecure

fuel filler neck has corrosion

nearside and offside front tyres have inner edge wear

Pass 23 Aug 2012 97,030 miles

fuel filler pipe corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres have inner/outer edge wear

Fail 20 Aug 2012 96,874 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres have inner/outer edge wear

Pass 23 Aug 2011 91,415 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

damage to off side front bumber area

Pass 31 Aug 2010 85,876 miles

Front bumper damaged.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 60,063 miles

Exhaust centre section bracket split.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,063 miles

Exhaust centre section bracket split.

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 73,614 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 73,614 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 67,045 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,361 miles

nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear inner tread.

Pass 31 Aug 2005 52,619 miles

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

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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P32 KWF is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P32 KWF, 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 P32 KWF registered?

P32 KWF is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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