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P136 XRU

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,623 mi
Last recorded127,623 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 XRU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 127,623 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 127,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak on engine and sump pan corroded

Slight play in O/S steering rack/arm?

Pass 27 Feb 2012 124,967 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 124,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 121,095 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 121,095 miles

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

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 117,186 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 117,186 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 112,204 miles

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

all suspension links slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2008 112,204 miles

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

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

all suspension links slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2007 102,610 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 102,610 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 97,353 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

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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P136 XRU is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P136 XRU, 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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P136 XRU is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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