MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,782 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P979 RUC safe to buy?
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