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P730 WRU

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,327 mi
Last recorded170,327 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 WRU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 170,327 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 156,036 miles

Exhaust system catalytic converter pipe corroded.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 156,036 miles

Exhaust system catalytic converter pipe corroded.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 145,373 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 139,698 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 131,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 131,413 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 120,922 miles

vechile tested under wet conition

Pass 19 Feb 2008 114,727 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 101,864 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 88,878 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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P730 WRU is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P730 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P730 WRU registered?

P730 WRU is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P730 WRU safe to buy?

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