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P857 XEL

1996 Mazda 323 Executive Auto

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,814 mi
Last recorded62,814 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Executive Auto88,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 XEL
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive Auto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 62,814 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 58,603 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,603 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2007 56,248 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front brake discs+pads quite badly scored+worn

front tyres slight wear

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive Auto?

Based on 542 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
6,854
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Registration plate lamp not working 30
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim too low 20
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
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P857 XEL is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive Auto in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 Executive Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 88,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Executive Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P857 XEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P857 XEL is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive Auto, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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