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P537 WRU

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,895 mi
Last recorded93,895 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 WRU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,895 miles

corrosion:- exhaust, exhaust mounts, coil springs, suspension, subframes, rear quadrants

nearside rear tyre, tread low

offside front wiper arm, mounting worn

Fail 25 Feb 2016 93,770 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion:- exhaust, exhaust mounts, coil springs, suspension, subframes, rear quadrants

nearside rear tyre, tread low

offside front wiper arm, mounting worn

Pass 21 Feb 2015 88,483 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2015 88,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,799 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Feb 2014 84,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2013 80,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear position

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2013 80,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear position

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,662 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 77,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn

Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,638 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,724 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 50,670 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,653 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 49,424 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 48,602 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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P537 WRU 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 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P537 WRU, 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 P537 WRU registered?

P537 WRU is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P537 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P537 WRU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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