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P184 XRU

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,429 mi
Last recorded76,429 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 XRU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,429 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,861 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Apr 2016 73,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 19 May 2015 67,955 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 67,955 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 66,189 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 8 May 2014 66,189 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,931 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 62,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,577 miles

1/ o/s/front tyre worn on edge 2/ power steering pipes rusting

Fail 30 Apr 2012 60,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1/ o/s/front tyre worn on edge 2/ power steering pipes rusting

Pass 3 May 2011 57,957 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 53,964 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 53,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 50,561 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 48,691 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 48,691 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 47,070 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 47,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,793 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 45,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 44,049 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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P184 XRU is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P184 XRU, 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 P184 XRU registered?

P184 XRU is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P184 XRU safe to buy?

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