1996 Mazda 323 1.5L Petrol · P896 HKR
1996 Mazda 323 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 187,022 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 323
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1489cc
P896 HKR Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2009
- 187,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P896 HKR Mileage History
- 29/07/2005124,667 mi
- 27/07/2006137,928 mi+13,261 mi
- 28/07/2006137,930 mi+2 mi
- 02/08/2007155,676 mi+17,746 mi
- 07/08/2007155,679 mi+3 mi
- 23/07/2008169,760 mi+14,081 mi
- 01/08/2008170,034 mi+274 mi
- 04/08/2008170,044 mi+10 mi
- 31/07/2009186,766 mi+16,722 mi
- 06/08/2009187,022 mi+256 mi
Average of roughly 15,497 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
P896 HKR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda 323 (P896 HKR) between July 2005 and August 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Centre Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Outer Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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