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P263 WFT

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

161,162 mi
Last recorded161,162 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 WFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2013 161,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All brake discs in slight poor condition

All rear metal brake pipes corroded

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Both center and rear silencer baffles starting to brake up

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Catalytic converter slow to work

Front cross member rusty

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside front outer cv boot heavely pereshed

Offside rear tyre pereshed

Oil dampness on engine and gearbox

Oil dampness on power steering rack

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Slight exhaust blows from center and rear joints

Slight play in nearside inner rack ball joint

Various chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2012 154,540 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 154,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 150,846 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 150,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 147,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside back tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside front brake binds at certain wheel positions,suspect distorted disc.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 147,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binds at certain wheel positions,suspect distorted disc.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 139,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front inner disc cover corroded and loose.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 139,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front inner disc cover corroded and loose.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 May 2008 128,919 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 119,473 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 109,481 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 109,481 miles

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

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

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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P263 WFT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P263 WFT, 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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P263 WFT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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