CarVerify

Free Car Check

P203 YPE

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

88,266 mi
Last recorded88,266 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 YPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 88,266 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 87,862 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 87,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 87,658 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 87,263 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,529 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel at wing joint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 85,862 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 85,862 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 85,342 miles

Offside Front outer sill panel has corrosion outside of prescribed area

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 84,860 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,598 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 81,596 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 78,886 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,180 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 77,180 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,577 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 74,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 74,227 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 71,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,422 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2009 63,119 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,028 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 57,032 miles

Oil leak

under body rust

Pass 19 Jul 2006 54,831 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 53,195 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
Full Mazda MX-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P203 YPE is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 P203 YPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P203 YPE?

You can check the full history of P203 YPE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P203 YPE registered?

P203 YPE is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P203 YPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P203 YPE shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P203 YPE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P203 YPE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.