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P538 GEY

1996 Mazda 323 Gxi

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,664 mi
Last recorded135,664 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi98,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 GEY
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 135,664 miles

Slight tread cracks in N/S/Rear tyre

Fail 5 May 2009 135,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight tread cracks in N/S/Rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2008 127,678 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 127,678 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 119,573 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 119,380 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 113,049 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 113,049 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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P538 GEY is a 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P538 GEY, 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 P538 GEY registered?

P538 GEY is a 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P538 GEY safe to buy?

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