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P616 UTX

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,384 mi
Last recorded91,384 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 UTX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 91,384 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,656 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

catalyst converter outer skin deteriorating

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel neck pipe corroded

oily residue bottom of engine

Fail 25 Aug 2016 88,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

catalyst converter outer skin deteriorating

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel neck pipe corroded

oily residue bottom of engine

Fail 13 Jun 2016 88,317 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to blowing exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases due to corrosion (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,008 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 85,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 84,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,534 miles

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust braket deteriorated

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 75,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust braket deteriorated

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,433 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slight leak

oil sump corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 71,433 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front number plate deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slight leak

oil sump corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2011 64,292 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,688 miles

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

brake fluid level low

child seat fitted n/s/r

front exhaust pipe bracket broken

front no plate slightly discoloured

front suspension & sump rusting

o/s/f headlamp poor reflection

rear suspension & subframe heavy surface rust & corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2010 58,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake fluid level low

child seat fitted n/s/r

front exhaust pipe bracket broken

front no plate slightly discoloured

front suspension & sump rusting

o/s/f headlamp poor reflection

rear suspension & subframe heavy surface rust & corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2009 53,864 miles

advise attension to corrosion & rust in rear subframe

child seat fitted n/s/r

front suspension componants & sump showing rust

Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,607 miles

Child seat fitted o s r

Front pads on the limit

Rear suspension componants rusted

Sump rusted

Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,954 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 43,954 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,833 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 32,928 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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P616 UTX 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 60%.

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 P616 UTX, 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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P616 UTX is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 October 1996.

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