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P690 RYL

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,406 mi
Last recorded166,406 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 RYL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 166,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 5 Feb 2010 163,111 miles

CORROSION ON FUEL PIPES.

CORROSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS .

GENERAL CORROSION STARTING THOUGH OUT VEHICLE BORDERLINE IN PLACES.

Fail 27 Jan 2010 162,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Advise fuel pipe corrosion started in places

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Pass 20 Feb 2009 151,523 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 134,660 miles

wear in both rear anti roll bar link bushes very borderline

Pass 26 Feb 2007 131,262 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded, borderline

Both headlamp aims low

Corrosion on all fuel/brake pipes

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P690 RYL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P690 RYL, 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 P690 RYL registered?

P690 RYL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P690 RYL safe to buy?

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