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P851 GKL

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,403 mi
Last recorded111,403 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 GKL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2015 111,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 101,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 94,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 83,524 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,987 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,410 miles

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

corrosion to floor pans

Pass 25 Mar 2009 63,087 miles

All rear suspension is corroded

N/S/R tyre is getting low

Various areas of corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,208 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrsion to floor pans and sill panels

general corrsion to suspension compents

slight corrsion to inner sill and inner wheel arches

Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,490 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 55,483 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2006 51,069 miles

centre exhaust slight blow

front inside brake pads low

fuel cap seal perished

nsr tyre wearing on outside edge

osr,nsr tyre perishrd and cracked

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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P851 GKL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P851 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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What year was P851 GKL registered?

P851 GKL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 August 1996.

Is P851 GKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P851 GKL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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