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P523 RUV

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

254,295 mi
Last recorded254,295 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 RUV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2013 254,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion round both rear wheel arch's

damage to nearside lower sill

Fail 2 Apr 2012 251,899 miles

CORROSION ROUND ALL WHEEL ARCH'S

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 251,899 miles

CORROSION ROUND ALL WHEEL ARCH'S

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 246,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 246,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 245,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

H/brake high (excess travel)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 229,435 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to n/s sill

Fail 19 Apr 2010 229,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to n/s sill

Pass 20 Apr 2009 206,199 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate in poor condition

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2009 206,195 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate in poor condition

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2008 183,485 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre perishing inner sidewall

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2007 161,601 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 140,156 miles

n/s/f tyre almost bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2006 140,156 miles

n/s/f tyre almost bald on inner edge

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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P523 RUV is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P523 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 P523 RUV registered?

P523 RUV is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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