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P281 XRU

1996 Mazda 323 Executive

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

126,213 mi
Last recorded126,213 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Executive103,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 XRU
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2006 126,213 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 126,213 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 129,447 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 129,447 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 129,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Nov 2005 129,378 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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P281 XRU is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P281 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 P281 XRU registered?

P281 XRU is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P281 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 XRU shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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