MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear tyres perished.
Corrosion to both inner rear sills.
N/s front tyre worn on outer edge & cuts in side wall.Cuts in o/s front tyre tread.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Both rear tyres perished.
Corrosion to both inner rear sills.
N/s front tyre worn on outer edge & cuts in side wall.Cuts in o/s front tyre tread.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Both rear tyres perished.
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear tyres perished.
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?
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P218 XRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P218 XRU, 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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P218 XRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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