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P151 UBW

1996 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,532 mi
Last recorded29,532 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 UBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 29,532 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 29,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 29,450 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 29,424 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 29,385 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 29,341 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 29,124 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 28,958 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 28,846 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 28,811 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Cv boots deteriorated.

Front brakes slight bind.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 28,545 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 28,386 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 28,386 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,072 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,679 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,337 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension is corroding

Fail 19 Mar 2012 26,337 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension is corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,819 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,213 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,748 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 22,865 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,523 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,259 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

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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P151 UBW is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P151 UBW, 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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P151 UBW is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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