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P903 HKL

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,335 mi
Last recorded149,335 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 HKL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 149,335 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 146,814 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front and rear sub-frames corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S Floor pan corroded/holed (double skinned)

Oil sump corroded and small leak

Rear exhaust box rattling

Pass 5 Oct 2013 143,573 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 143,573 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 139,940 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 139,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 135,468 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 135,254 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 135,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside wiper spindle worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 130,961 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 126,198 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 126,198 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 120,562 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 115,113 miles

Advise steering wheel grip insecure

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 115,113 miles

Advise steering wheel grip insecure

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 108,780 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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P903 HKL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P903 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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P903 HKL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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