MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,696 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front wiper blades torn but still clear the screen.
Front exhaust bracket welds have broken but still secure.
N/s/f bottom ball joint has play in it, not quite yet considered excessive, advise replacement a.s.a.p.
O/s/f outer c.v gaitor perrished not quite yet to excess advise replacement a.s.a.p.
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P542 RUV is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P542 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 P542 RUV registered?
P542 RUV is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 December 1996.
Is P542 RUV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P542 RUV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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