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P522 RUV

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

81,273 mi
Last recorded81,273 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 RUV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2024 81,273 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 80,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 80,637 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 79,384 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 79,384 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside & nearside outer drive shaft gaiter perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2020 76,946 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside & nearside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion offside front inner sill to floor

Fail 13 Nov 2020 76,946 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside & nearside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion offside front inner sill to floor

Pass 10 Apr 2019 74,156 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 74,155 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,637 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front & rear suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2016 67,046 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear service brake low on effort 50%

Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,738 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear service brake low on effort

Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,031 miles

NSR Lamp cluster cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2014 59,031 miles

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

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

NSR Lamp cluster cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,035 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,142 miles

Nearside rear tail light lense cracked

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,825 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 55,825 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,085 miles

Front reg plate damaged.

N/S/R lamp lens cracked.

O/S/F outer washer jet very weak.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 55,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both front inner brake pads just starting to get a bit low.

Front reg plate damaged.

N/S/R lamp lens cracked.

O/S/F outer washer jet very weak.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,366 miles

Front reg plate damaged.

N/S/R lamp lens damaged.

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

Rear reg plate deteriorated.

Surface corrosion on under body & components.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,027 miles

Both front & o/s/r tyre sidewalls slightly cracked.

Front no plate slightly damaged.

N/S/F outer washer jet n/w.

N/S/R lamp lens cracked.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 51,515 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 48,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 48,947 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 46,509 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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P522 RUV is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P522 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 30 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P522 RUV registered?

P522 RUV is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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