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P816 XJT

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,376 mi
Last recorded81,376 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 XJT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 81,376 miles

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

engine oil leak

handrake lever slightly detiorated

nearside front outer cv boot perished

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2012 81,374 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

handrake lever slightly detiorated

nearside front outer cv boot perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 74,644 miles

handbrake lever release knob slight damage

various point of damage all over vehicle

Pass 5 May 2010 69,111 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 69,088 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2009 61,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 52,725 miles

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

damage to both sides of car.

rear exhaust baffles loose rattling.

Fail 1 May 2008 52,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage to both sides of car.

rear exhaust baffles loose rattling.

Pass 9 May 2007 43,066 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 43,063 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2006 31,994 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT!

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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P816 XJT is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P816 XJT, 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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What year was P816 XJT registered?

P816 XJT is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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