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P371 DEC

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,055 mi
Last recorded155,055 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 DEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 155,055 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 155,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 144,099 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 144,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 131,256 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 131,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 117,895 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 117,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 103,569 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 91,995 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 91,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 81,266 miles

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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P371 DEC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P371 DEC, 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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P371 DEC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P371 DEC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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