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P271 XRU

1996 Mazda 323 Executive

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,775 mi
Last recorded85,775 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Executive103,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 XRU
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2008 85,775 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 85,775 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

both ball joint rubbers torn front suspension

wsillsa are corroded/soft

Pass 18 Oct 2007 76,655 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 67,035 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 67,035 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind at offside rear brake

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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P271 XRU is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P271 XRU, 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 P271 XRU registered?

P271 XRU is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P271 XRU safe to buy?

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