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P158 GVU

1996 Mazda 323 Gxi

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,166 mi
Last recorded130,166 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi98,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 GVU
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 130,166 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 114,955 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 114,955 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 101,719 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 101,719 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Gxi?

Based on 3,493 MOT tests across 703 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,567
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
position lamp(s) not working 230
Registration plate lamp not working 229
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 161
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P158 GVU is a 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 98,041 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 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P158 GVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P158 GVU registered?

P158 GVU is a 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P158 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P158 GVU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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