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P36 RUL

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,372 mi
Last recorded56,372 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 RUL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 56,372 miles

off side front inner seal rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2019 56,372 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

off side front inner seal rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2018 54,248 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 54,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 51,817 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 51,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,583 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

nail in n/s/f tyre and wearing low

Pass 25 Oct 2014 49,480 miles

near side front tyre nail and cuts on tread

off side rear suspension lite mist of oil

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,030 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre nail and cuts on tread

off side rear suspension lite mist of oil.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 48,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Oil leak

near side front tyre nail and cuts on tread

off side rear suspension lite mist of oil.

Pass 21 Jul 2012 46,736 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,003 miles

near side front tyre is wearing on the edge.

off side front brake disk is slightly pitted.

Fail 4 Feb 2011 45,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre is wearing on the edge.

off side front brake disk is slightly pitted.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,490 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2009 41,812 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,383 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,425 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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P36 RUL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P36 RUL, 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 P36 RUL registered?

P36 RUL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P36 RUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P36 RUL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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