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P293 XRU

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,310 mi
Last recorded156,310 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 XRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 156,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 156,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 147,153 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 147,153 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 136,330 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jul 2007 136,328 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2006 130,046 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
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P293 XRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P293 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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What year was P293 XRU registered?

P293 XRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P293 XRU safe to buy?

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