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P886 HKL

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,810 mi
Last recorded102,810 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 HKL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 102,810 miles

advise all cv boots perishing

advise all suspension coil springs corroding

advise both front tyres,tread wearing low and unevenly inner edges [off side front 3.0mm & near side front 2.0mm]

advise brakes,steering,suspension,exhaust and chassis components all corroding

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise front screen chipped

advise metal brake and fuel pipes corroding

advise off side front seat belt webbing frayed-fraying

Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,159 miles

advise all brakes,steering,suspension,exhaust and chassis components corroded.

advise both front outer cv gaitors perrished.

advise front and rear coil springs corroded.

advise nearside front tyre on 3mm.

advise offside front seat belt webbing frayed.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 97,120 miles

advise both front outter cv boots perishing

advise both front tyres,tread wearing low

advise brakes,steering,suspension,exhaust and chassis components all corroding

advise coolant rad corroded and weeping

advise front screen chipped

advise off side front seat belt webbing frayed

advise off side rear brake,slight binding

Pass 21 Mar 2012 94,786 miles

advise both front outer cv gaitors perrished.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 91,379 miles

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

advise all steering,brake and suspension components corrded.

advise chassis corroded.

advise slight binding from offside rear wheel.

advise stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2010 88,397 miles

advise both front w3iper rubbers spliting

advise chassis corroding

advise slight bind both front brakes

advise suspension components very corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2009 84,448 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 84,448 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 80,628 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 80,628 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 74,166 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 74,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 67,553 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
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P886 HKL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P886 HKL, 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 P886 HKL registered?

P886 HKL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P886 HKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P886 HKL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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