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P673 RHG

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,707 mi
Last recorded124,707 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 RHG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 124,707 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perrished

both sides rear top strut mounting areas corroded

engine sump damaged, corroded and leaking

exhaust system corroded

rear suspenion components corroded

slight exhaust leak from centre section

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 18 Aug 2008 124,707 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake flexi hoses perrished

both sides rear top strut mounting areas corroded

engine sump damaged, corroded and leaking

exhaust corroded and slight exhaust leak from centre section

rear suspenion components corroded

slight exhaust leak from centre section

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 3 Sep 2007 115,501 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

general corrosionto vehicle

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 3 Sep 2007 115,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

general corrosion to vehicle

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 9 Sep 2006 101,635 miles

Same advises as test number 240102356201.

Fail 9 Sep 2006 101,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both outer constant velocity joint boots very badly cracked.

Both rear shock absorbers leaking.

Front brake hoses cracking quite badly.

Rear accident damage.

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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P673 RHG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P673 RHG, 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 P673 RHG registered?

P673 RHG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P673 RHG safe to buy?

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