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P704 WRU

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,967 mi
Last recorded135,967 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 WRU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 135,967 miles

1. Front crossmember is corroded †2. Rear subframe is corroded †3. Front lower wishbones are corroded †4. Coolant leak †5. Steel brake pipes are corroded

6. Rear antiroll bar bushes areworn †7. Ns & Os floor pans are corroded †8. Nsr & Osr chassis rails are corroded †9. Slight play in steering †10.Rear brake flexi hoses are perished †11. Front brake flexi hoses are secured with cable ties

Fail 4 Sep 2007 135,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1. Front crossmember is corroded †2. Rear subframe is corroded †3. Front lower wishbones are corroded †4. Coolant leak †5. Steel brake pipes are corroded

6. Rear antiroll bar bushes are worn †7. Ns & Os floor pans are corroded †8. Nsr & Osr chassis rails are corroded †9. Slight play in steering †10. Rear brake flexi hoses are perished

Pass 9 Jun 2006 124,859 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 124,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 113,415 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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P704 WRU is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P704 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 P704 WRU registered?

P704 WRU is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P704 WRU safe to buy?

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