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P2 FVO

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,774 mi
Last recorded74,774 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 FVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 74,774 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 72,527 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Some of the brake pipes, in the engine compartment, are not clipped in but still secure and not rubbing at the test (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Performance brake hose fitted, which doesn't fit as well as a factory hose, but was secure and not rubbing at the time of the test.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Performance brake hose fitted, which doesn't fit as well as a factory hose, but was secure and not rubbing at the time of the test.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Performance brake hose fitted, which doesn't fit as well as a factory hose, but was secure and not rubbing at the time of the test.

Offside Rear Performance brake hose fitted, which doesn't fit as well as a factory hose, but was secure and not rubbing at the time of the test.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The clutch pipe is inadequately supported and is rubbing

Fail 9 Jul 2024 72,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Some of the brake pipes, in the engine compartment, are not clipped in but still secure and not rubbing at the test (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Performance brake hose fitted, which doesn't fit as well as a factory hose, but was secure and not rubbing at the time of the test.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Performance brake hose fitted, which doesn't fit as well as a factory hose, but was secure and not rubbing at the time of the test.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Performance brake hose fitted, which doesn't fit as well as a factory hose, but was secure and not rubbing at the time of the test.

Offside Rear Performance brake hose fitted, which doesn't fit as well as a factory hose, but was secure and not rubbing at the time of the test.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The clutch pipe is inadequately supported and is rubbing

Fail 12 Jan 2024 72,524 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working The light has water in it (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength There is a hole caused by corrosion in the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength There is a hole caused by corrosion in the rear of the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside There is moisture in the headlight not significantly reducing light output

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside There is moisture in the headlight, not significantly reducing light output

Pass 10 Dec 2022 72,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 72,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 70,179 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 70,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,067 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 67,933 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 67,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,147 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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))

intermittent abs light fault /but okay at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2018 61,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 53,372 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,795 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres quite badly perished

Pass 27 Jul 2015 41,068 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,152 miles

All suspension springs show some corrosion.

Rear brake disc surfaces corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 32,736 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 32,733 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 31,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres have approx. 3mm tread depth remaining.

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,569 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

Front number plate slightly deteriorated. Still legible.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,639 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated. Still legible.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wiper blade rubbers starting to split. Still clearing screen effectivly.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,113 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,571 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 19,440 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 19,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 16,691 miles

All tyres except nearside front age hardened & showing signs of perishing.

Pass 22 Jul 2005 14,751 miles

Tyres age hardened

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 FVO is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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