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P491 RUV

1971 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,874 mi
Last recorded103,874 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 Mazda 323102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 RUV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2014 103,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

under body sills corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 98,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre scrubbing

sump heavy corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 93,324 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 89,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 87,527 miles

Both front suspension springs corroded.

Both rear suspension bump stop covers split.

Engine sump corroded.

Front number plate cracked.

One front exhaust pipe support bracket rotten, Exhaust secure.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Very slight leak from steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2006 84,054 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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P491 RUV is a 1971 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 102,702 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 P491 RUV, 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 55 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P491 RUV registered?

P491 RUV is a 1971 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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