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P520 RUV

1971 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,097 mi
Last recorded110,097 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1971 Mazda 323102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 RUV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2011 110,097 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear seatbelts not checked child seats fitted

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 19 Jul 2011 110,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear seatbelts not checked child seats fitted

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 108,213 miles

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

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

rear child seats fitted to n/s and o/s not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Fail 15 Jul 2010 108,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear child seats fitted to n/s and o/s not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 20 Jul 2009 105,723 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 104,674 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 96,383 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 88,102 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 77,446 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P520 RUV is a 1971 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P520 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 P520 RUV registered?

P520 RUV is a 1971 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P520 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P520 RUV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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