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P196 MNO

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,839 mi
Last recorded94,839 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 MNO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 94,839 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 94,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 86,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 79,303 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2008 79,303 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 70,323 miles

both rear tyres are deteriorated on sidewalls due to age

Fail 20 Jul 2006 68,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 68,494 miles

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

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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P196 MNO is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 86,688 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 P196 MNO, 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 29 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 P196 MNO registered?

P196 MNO is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P196 MNO safe to buy?

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