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P65 WKX

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,542 mi
Last recorded112,542 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 WKX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 112,542 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake near end of working travel

neraside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

on starting vehicle alternator belt is squealing

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

rear floors near and offside slightly corroded

rear subframe is slightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2009 112,542 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Oil leak

handbrake near end of working travel

neraside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

on starting vehicle alternator belt is squealing

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

rear floors near and offside slightly corroded

rear subframe is slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2008 106,836 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 106,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 100,863 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 100,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 97,646 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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P65 WKX is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P65 WKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P65 WKX registered?

P65 WKX is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P65 WKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P65 WKX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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