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P191 XFB

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

Bronze Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,506 mi
Last recorded110,506 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 XFB
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 110,506 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 100,938 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 82,065 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 82,065 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 82,039 miles

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

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

o/s front tyer just legal

slight imbalance on front brakes

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Lxi?

Based on 3,057 MOT tests across 644 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
644
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 310
Brake pipe excessively corroded 276
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 182
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P191 XFB is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi in Bronze with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 88,916 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 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P191 XFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P191 XFB registered?

P191 XFB is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P191 XFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P191 XFB 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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