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P238 GSL

1996 Mazda 323 Lxi

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,346 mi
Last recorded104,346 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi100,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 GSL
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 104,346 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 104,346 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

front and rear suspension components rusting

front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2006 94,648 miles

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

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

corrosion on front & rear chassis & closing sills †damage to front chassis rails †damage to offside front wing

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Lxi?

Based on 3,057 MOT tests across 644 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
644
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 310
Brake pipe excessively corroded 276
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 182
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P238 GSL is a 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 100,564 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P238 GSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P238 GSL registered?

P238 GSL is a 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P238 GSL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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