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P369 KWC

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

254,325 mi
Last recorded254,325 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP369 KWC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 254,325 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undersealed

Pass 2 Mar 2023 251,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undersealed

Pass 2 Mar 2022 248,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heavily undersealed on sills

Pass 23 Feb 2021 243,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside corrosion sill

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2019 234,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jun 2018 225,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to under side of vehicle

under side heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2017 217,246 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2016 208,883 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2015 200,938 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2014 193,048 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2013 185,500 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2012 176,381 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2011 166,149 miles

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

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle and coil springs

Pass 30 Jun 2010 157,343 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 157,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 148,790 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 139,131 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 129,601 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 129,522 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 118,796 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
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P369 KWC is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P369 KWC, 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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P369 KWC is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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