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P550 RWR

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,944 mi
Last recorded93,944 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 RWR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 93,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 93,921 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 84,797 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 84,797 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 75,738 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 65,034 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 59,218 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres badly cracked + perrished

advise corrosion started to o/s outer sill

advise middle + rear exhaust brackets badly corroded

advise rear n/s tyre slightly de-formed

Fail 3 Aug 2006 59,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both rear tyres badly cracked + perrished

advise corrosion started to o/s outer sill

advise middle + rear exhaust brackets badly corroded

advise rear n/s tyre slightly de-formed

Fail 11 Aug 2005 52,913 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/side & o/side rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 11 Aug 2005 52,913 miles

n/side & o/side rear tyres starting to perrish

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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P550 RWR is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P550 RWR, 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 P550 RWR registered?

P550 RWR is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is P550 RWR safe to buy?

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