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P702 WRU

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,279 mi
Last recorded133,279 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP702 WRU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 133,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both inner and outer sills corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

n/s and o/s metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f floor area corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r floor area corroded

suspension corroded

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 121,704 miles

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

suspension slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 111,381 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2008 99,029 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 87,249 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 87,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

steering wheel moulding loose on former

Pass 1 Sep 2006 71,043 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 66,953 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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P702 WRU is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P702 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 P702 WRU registered?

P702 WRU is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P702 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P702 WRU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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