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P563 WRU

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,101 mi
Last recorded82,101 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 WRU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 82,101 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 82,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 79,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r brake binding,slightly.

poor wiper clearing action

Fail 31 Aug 2011 79,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r brake binding,slightly.

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,078 miles

Corrosion forming on rear suspension metal parts

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 74,538 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY DISTORTED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY CRACKED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN DAMAGED DUE TO POOR JACKING

Fail 7 Sep 2009 74,532 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY DISTORTED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY CRACKED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN DAMAGED DUE TO POOR JACKING

Fail 5 Aug 2009 74,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,974 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 70,966 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 66,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 63,716 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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P563 WRU is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P563 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 P563 WRU registered?

P563 WRU is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P563 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P563 WRU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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