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P684 ROU

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,630 mi
Last recorded34,630 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP684 ROU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,630 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 130,229 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 130,227 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 123,299 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2010 123,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 144,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 108,549 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

off side rear side lamp lens cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2008 108,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

off side rear side lamp lens cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2007 96,896 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 96,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2005 83,814 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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P684 ROU is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P684 ROU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P684 ROU registered?

P684 ROU is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P684 ROU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P684 ROU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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