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P298 XRU

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,805 mi
Last recorded94,805 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 XRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 94,805 miles

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 94,252 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 92,259 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 92,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 87,838 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 87,838 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 86,637 miles

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))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 86,625 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 85,956 miles

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.

Pass 31 Oct 2019 85,291 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 84,342 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,397 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,999 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,554 miles

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

offside front outer c.v. boot perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2014 78,065 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 77,055 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

tested wet

Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,690 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 75,690 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,570 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 73,250 miles

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 73,245 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,606 miles

both cv boots perished heavily

both front brake hoses perished

front and rear discs corroded

front pads worn

Pass 28 Oct 2008 69,697 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 66,527 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 62,656 miles

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

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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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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