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P2 CLT

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,778 mi
Last recorded97,778 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 CLT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 97,778 miles

front brake discs corroded badly

general corrosion to all suspension components

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2010 97,766 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded badly

general corrosion to all suspension components

rear brake discs badly corroded and need replacing

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 92,166 miles

both front brake discs scored and corroded badly to limit

both front flexi hoses slightly perished

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

engine oil sump plug

rear brake discs corroded

possable fuel leak from tank when full of petrol further investigation urgently required

Fail 23 Jul 2009 92,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs scored and corroded badly to limit

both front flexi hoses slightly perished

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

possable fuel leak from tank when full of petrol further investigation urgently required

Pass 4 Aug 2008 84,233 miles

front and rear sub frames and suspension arms corroded

front pads and discs worn badly

sump plug

Fail 1 Aug 2008 84,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear sub frames and suspension arms corroded

front pads and discs worn badly

sump plug

Pass 2 Aug 2007 72,655 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 60,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P2 CLT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P2 CLT, 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 P2 CLT registered?

P2 CLT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P2 CLT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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