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P224 YPE

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,031 mi
Last recorded112,031 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 YPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 112,031 miles

nearside rear shock leaking on limit

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2010 102,036 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 102,036 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 93,116 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 88,211 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 82,394 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 31 May 2006 82,394 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

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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P224 YPE is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P224 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.

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What year was P224 YPE registered?

P224 YPE is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P224 YPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P224 YPE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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