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P556 KHJ

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,500 mi
Last recorded72,500 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 KHJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 72,500 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 71,985 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2025 71,984 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cant be opened from inside as well (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsf wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2025 71,967 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced needs polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced needs polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition back box (8.1.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 71,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 71,078 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 70,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 69,113 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 69,113 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 68,247 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 68,247 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 67,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 66,428 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 64,998 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 63,517 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 63,517 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 62,063 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 60,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 60,123 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,903 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 55,716 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 55,716 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,331 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 52,782 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 52,782 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,785 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 48,553 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,607 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,125 miles

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

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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P556 KHJ is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 91,044 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 P556 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 29 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P556 KHJ registered?

P556 KHJ is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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