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P944 XEL

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,009 mi
Last recorded94,009 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 XEL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 94,009 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 90,131 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2011 90,057 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,650 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 75,670 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 67,336 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,148 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 55,486 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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P944 XEL is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P944 XEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P944 XEL registered?

P944 XEL is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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