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P115 HFL

1996 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,776 mi
Last recorded7,776 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 HFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 7,776 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 77,527 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 64,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate slighty worn

Pass 28 Nov 2006 64,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate slighty worn

Pass 22 Nov 2005 61,814 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 61,814 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn down to 1.6mm, o/s/f tyre worn down to 2mm.....

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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P115 HFL is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P115 HFL, 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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P115 HFL is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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