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P896 HKR

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,022 mi
Last recorded187,022 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 HKR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 187,022 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 186,766 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 170,044 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 170,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 169,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 155,679 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 155,676 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 137,930 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 137,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 124,667 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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P896 HKR is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P896 HKR, 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 P896 HKR registered?

P896 HKR is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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