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P79 KKY

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,358 mi
Last recorded109,358 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 KKY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 109,358 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 109,354 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 109,156 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 108,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 108,039 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 108,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 106,026 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 106,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 103,845 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 103,829 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 101,941 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 98,975 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 98,965 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 95,655 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 91,165 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 87,538 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise nearside and offside rear tyres.

Fail 4 Nov 2010 87,538 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise nearside and offside rear tyres.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 83,950 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 83,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 78,610 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 76,578 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 76,578 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 65,854 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 58,104 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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P79 KKY is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P79 KKY, 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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P79 KKY is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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