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P979 RUC

1996 Mazda 323 Executive

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,782 mi
Last recorded119,782 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Executive103,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 RUC
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 119,782 miles

Bonnet slam panel corroded

Lower radiator support panel corroded

Near side lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

under vehicle & suspension components corroded suggest clean & waxoyl to prevent further deterioration

Pass 22 Mar 2008 112,146 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 112,146 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NOISEY TAPPETS

RADIATOR POOR CONDITION AT BOTTOM

REAR AXLE PANARD BUSHES DETERIATING

RECOMMEND WAXOYL OF PIPES AND VUNERABLE AREAS TO PROLONG VEHICLE LIFE.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 98,878 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 98,878 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 84,397 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 84,397 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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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P979 RUC is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P979 RUC, 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 P979 RUC registered?

P979 RUC is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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