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P395 MSG

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,178 mi
Last recorded89,178 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 MSG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,178 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 89,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 87,240 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 87,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 85,439 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 76,169 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 64,779 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 56,827 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 56,603 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 51,011 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 44,923 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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P395 MSG is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P395 MSG, 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 P395 MSG registered?

P395 MSG is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P395 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P395 MSG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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