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94,805 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. not within 30cm of seat mounts, seat belts or suspension mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.not within 30cm of seat mounts, seat belts or suspension mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. not within 30cm of seat mounts, seat belts or suspension mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.not within 30cm of seat mounts, seat belts or suspension mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
os & ns outer sills covers fitted.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner sill starting to corrode
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Inner sill starting to corrode
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front outer c.v. boot perishing
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
tested wet
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both cv boots perished heavily
both front brake hoses perished
front and rear discs corroded
front pads worn
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
slight damage both chassis rails
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P298 XRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P298 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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P298 XRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 7 November 1996.
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