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P201 RHX

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,524 mi
Last recorded131,524 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 RHX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 131,524 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 131,522 miles

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

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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 123,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 114,699 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 114,694 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight footbrake travel

Pass 22 Jul 2010 11,292 miles

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

n/s cv boot perishing

o/s front tyre low

Fail 21 Jul 2010 11,292 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

n/s cv boot perishing

o/s front tyre low

Pass 15 Jul 2009 103,746 miles

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

moderate perishing to n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses

moderate play in n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar link ball joints

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

slight blow from back box exhaust

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arches

slight damage to n/s/f lower light lense

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

slight damage to n/s/r wing

Pass 14 Jul 2008 96,965 miles

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

moderate play to n/s/f anti roll bar link joint

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

rear wiper split

slight perishing to n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar link joints

Pass 10 Jul 2007 86,336 miles

slight perishing to both front brake hoses

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jul 2006 77,457 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 77,457 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 68,988 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P201 RHX is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P201 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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What year was P201 RHX registered?

P201 RHX is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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