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P39 GKO

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,561 mi
Last recorded126,561 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 GKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 126,561 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine noisy

slight play n/s/r wheel

Pass 6 Mar 2012 117,732 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play at nearside rear wheel

Fail 2 Mar 2012 117,723 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play at nearside rear wheel

Pass 5 Mar 2011 108,137 miles

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

front tyre aproching wear bars

Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,850 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 84,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 84,480 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 70,029 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 56,883 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 56,883 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 47,479 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 47,479 miles

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

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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P39 GKO is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P39 GKO, 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 P39 GKO registered?

P39 GKO is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 9 November 1996.

Is P39 GKO safe to buy?

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