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P849 GKL

1996 Mazda 323

Maroon Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,126 mi
Last recorded136,126 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 GKL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 136,126 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres lightly perished

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion to all suspension,steering & hub components

Emission test struggled to pass

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres lightly perished

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension & steering rubber boots starting to deteriorate/perish

Unable to fully assess condition of underside components due to excessive underseal/wax oil

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 136,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres lightly perished

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion to all suspension,steering & hub components

Emission test struggled to pass

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres lightly perished

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension & steering rubber boots starting to deteriorate/perish

Unable to fully assess condition of underside components due to excessive underseal/wax oil

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 135,095 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Unable to assess condition of chassis,suspension,suspension & steering joints, brake pipes/hoses & most underside components due to underseal/waxoil

Underseal/waxoil does not cure/prevent corrosion

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

Suspect very serious corrosion to all underside components unable to assess due to excessive underseal

Fail 20 Aug 2013 135,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Unable to assess condition of chassis,suspension,suspension & steering joints, brake pipes/hoses & most underside components due to underseal/waxoil

Underseal/waxoil does not cure/prevent corrosion

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

Suspect very serious corrosion to all underside components unable to assess due to excessive underseal

Pass 17 Aug 2012 134,332 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Unable to fully assess suspension/steering/brake & chassis compoments due to underside of vehicle being excessivly undersealed

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

Windscreen wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Aug 2011 131,724 miles

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to fully assess condition of brake pipes/hoses as vehicle underside fully undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2010 127,627 miles

ant roll bars worn

under body very corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2010 127,627 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

ant roll bars worn

under body very corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 126,061 miles

rear silencer has been repaired.

various rear axle bushes perishing.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 124,487 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 124,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 119,737 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 114,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 107,912 miles

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

oil leak

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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P849 GKL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Maroon with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P849 GKL, 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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P849 GKL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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