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P237 OBM

1996 Mazda 323 Executive

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,287 mi
Last recorded166,287 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Executive103,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 OBM
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2008 166,287 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 166,287 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 159,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 153,515 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 150,057 miles

slight blow from rear silencer

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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P237 OBM is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P237 OBM, 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 P237 OBM registered?

P237 OBM is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P237 OBM safe to buy?

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