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P35 XFX

1996 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,029 mi
Last recorded66,029 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 XFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 66,029 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 66,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 64,518 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 64,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,406 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 62,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,535 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 59,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,018 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2011 53,856 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 53,856 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 53,418 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 53,418 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,872 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres perished

Pass 4 Sep 2006 52,350 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 49,565 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 49,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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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P35 XFX is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P35 XFX, 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 P35 XFX registered?

P35 XFX is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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