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P716 WRU

1996 Mazda 323 Executive

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

95,439 mi
Last recorded95,439 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Executive103,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 WRU
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 95,439 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 95,434 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 95,373 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 86,294 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 86,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2007 75,730 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 75,730 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

ADVISE..NEW REAR SILENCER INTERNALS BREAKING UP CAUSING RATTLING NOISE FROM SYSTEM

Pass 24 Jan 2006 65,803 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 68,503 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive?

Based on 2,225 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
7,396
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 210
Registration plate lamp not working 190
Brake pipe excessively corroded 183
position lamp(s) not working 136
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 113
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P716 WRU is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 103,512 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 Executive fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P716 WRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P716 WRU registered?

P716 WRU is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P716 WRU safe to buy?

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