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K39 EEP

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,322 mi
Last recorded76,322 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK39 EEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 76,322 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F bottom ball joint dust covers slightly worn

N/S/F & O/S/F shock covers slightly deterioted

N/S/R wing covered with filler not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover slightly worn

O/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge

O/S/R outer sill covered with sealant not allowing full inspection

both sides inner sills covered with sealant not allowing full inspection

front and rear anti roll bars slightly corroded

front and rear springs slightly corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

oil leak

vehicle under body has sealant on some chassis areas,

Fail 31 Oct 2015 76,322 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F bottom ball joint dust covers slightly worn

N/S/F & O/S/F shock covers slightly deterioted

N/S/R wing covered with filler not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover slightly worn

O/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge

O/S/R outer sill covered with sealant not allowing full inspection

both sides inner sills covered with sealant not allowing full inspection

front and rear anti roll bars slightly corroded

front and rear springs slightly corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

oil leak

vehicle under body has sealant on some chassis areas,

Pass 31 Oct 2014 71,165 miles

Vehicle underbody has sealant on some chassis areas, o/s/r outer sill covered with sealant not allowing full inspection, n/s/r wing covered with filler not allowing full inspection, oil leak, n/s/f tyre outer edge has slight cracks

both sides front shock covers slightly deteriorated, both sides front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly worn, both sides front top suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly worn, n/s/f track rod end dust cover slightly worn,

both sides rear tyres worn close to legal limit

handbrake has little reserve travel, front and rear anti-roll bar slightly corroded, middle exhaust box slightly corroded, front and rear springs slightly corroded, both sides inner sills covered with sealant not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,636 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust box and outer/inner surface corroded/rusty

underbody has alot of surface rust

all brake pipes heavily under sealed unable to assess

Fail 30 Oct 2012 68,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,083 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 65,978 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,336 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,583 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 46,810 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 42,712 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 32,441 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 32,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front tyres poor

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?

Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,237
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
8,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,172
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,102
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,642
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,510
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,968
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K39 EEP is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 86,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K39 EEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K39 EEP registered?

K39 EEP is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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