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P550 KHJ

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,714 mi
Last recorded123,714 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 KHJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 123,714 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low and has various cuts

Nearside Rear tyre bold on edge , worn low , cracked and split

Offside Front tyre bold on edge and worn low

Offside Rear tyre has various cuts and worn low

exhaust corroded

front brake discs badly worn

front pads worn low

steering rack damp

various pipes corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2015 123,714 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn low and has various cuts

Nearside Rear tyre bold on edge , worn low , cracked and split

Offside Front tyre bold on edge and worn low

Offside Rear tyre has various cuts and worn low

cat heat shild lose and rattling

engine over heats

exhaust corroded

exhaust mounting behind cat broken

front brake discs badly worn

front pads worn low

oil on engine and gearbox

steering rack damp

tyre pressures low

various pipes corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2014 109,249 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 109,249 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 105,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

exhaust middle section bracket broken,but still secure

offside and nearside front floors to outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2013 101,566 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust has slight blow

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2012 93,908 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 93,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2010 90,298 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 83,028 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 82,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,051 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,985 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 63,983 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,566 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake long travel

Fail 19 Apr 2006 54,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake has a lot of travel

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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P550 KHJ is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P550 KHJ, 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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P550 KHJ is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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