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P251 XRU

1996 Mazda 323 Gxi

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,180 mi
Last recorded52,180 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi98,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 XRU
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 52,180 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 52,180 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 51,239 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 50,390 miles

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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P251 XRU is a 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P251 XRU, 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 P251 XRU registered?

P251 XRU is a 1996 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 5 December 1996.

Is P251 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P251 XRU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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