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P32 JHL

1996 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

111,963 mi
Last recorded111,963 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 JHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 111,963 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 111,955 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 May 2016 111,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all front and rear suspension slight corrrsion

slight wiper marks on screen

Pass 29 Apr 2015 110,000 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front outer cv boot perishing

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 27 Apr 2015 109,947 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front outer cv boot perishing

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 3 May 2014 107,569 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 101,751 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 101,735 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 96,376 miles

both sills are rusted but only covers

off side front iner wing is starting to rust

tyres are groved on side walls

Fail 20 Apr 2012 96,223 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both sills are rusted but only covers

off side front iner wing is starting to rust

tyres are groved on side walls

Pass 21 Apr 2011 90,562 miles

both side sills are rusted but only covers

off side front iner arch is starting to rust

Fail 18 Apr 2011 90,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both side sills are rusted but only covers

off side front iner arch is starting to rust

Pass 13 Apr 2010 83,893 miles

Heavy oil leaks

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Inner faces of front brake discs corroded

N/S/F brake showing distortion

due to distortion on n/s/f brake performance,this now shows an imbalance of 18%

Fail 5 Apr 2010 83,792 miles

brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Heavy oil leaks

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Inner faces of front brake discs corroded

N/S/F brake showing distortion

Pass 16 Apr 2009 82,135 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2009 82,073 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2008 79,176 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2007 76,642 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 76,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 72,528 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 72,499 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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P32 JHL is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 P32 JHL, 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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P32 JHL is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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