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P176 RHX

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,664 mi
Last recorded117,664 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 RHX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 117,664 miles

corrosion underneath vehicle (suspension,pipes,body etc) not excessive

Fail 27 Mar 2014 117,664 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion underneath vehicle (suspension,pipes,body etc) not excessive

Pass 11 May 2013 117,376 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 113,907 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2012 113,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2011 110,731 miles

rear silencer heat shield rusted badly

slight cracks in nsr outer tyre wall

Pass 30 Jan 2010 108,714 miles

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

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

O/S/F HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE

front to back brake pipes slightly loose (fixings)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 108,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front to back brake pipes slightly loose (fixings)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 104,609 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 104,609 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 93,416 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 93,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P176 RHX is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P176 RHX, 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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P176 RHX is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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