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P101 AJO

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,207 mi
Last recorded91,207 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 AJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2013 91,207 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R Tyre showing signs of age

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,207 miles

N/S/R Tyre showing signs of age

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 83,424 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 83,424 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 76,455 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,604 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,683 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 55,312 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 52,888 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 49,938 miles

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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P101 AJO is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P101 AJO, 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 P101 AJO registered?

P101 AJO is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P101 AJO safe to buy?

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