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P786 HKD

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,452 mi
Last recorded109,452 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 HKD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 109,452 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes greased/corroded

high handbrake travel

Pass 9 May 2012 105,568 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 105,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2011 100,214 miles

both front coil springs rusty

front brake discs slightly worn

front plate cracked but not effecting the letters

front subframe rusty

front to rear brake pipes slightly corrode

n/s front anti roll bar link slight play

n/s rear tyre close to the legal limit

rear sills,undercar,subframe rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2011 100,077 miles

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

both front coil springs rusty

front brake discs slightly worn

front plate cracked but not effecting the letters

front subframe rusty

front to rear brake pipes slightly corrode

n/s front anti roll bar link slight play

n/s rear tyre close to the legal limit

rear sills,undercar,subframe rusty

Fail 14 Apr 2011 100,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 130,778 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 130,778 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 125,423 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 120,052 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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P786 HKD is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P786 HKD, 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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P786 HKD is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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