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P505 KTR

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,630 mi
Last recorded52,630 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 KTR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 52,630 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2025 52,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2024 52,444 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 52,256 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 51,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 51,596 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 51,380 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2019 51,222 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 51,026 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 50,846 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 50,629 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,199 miles

rear nearside tyre perished.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,850 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,319 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,155 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 48,541 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight splits to offside and nearside front wiper blade rubbers

Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,507 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,542 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,250 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,643 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal perished on outer edge

offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2005 34,234 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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P505 KTR is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P505 KTR, 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 P505 KTR registered?

P505 KTR is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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