MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,213 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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