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P3 CHH

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,486 mi
Last recorded51,486 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 CHH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 51,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 51,112 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,807 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR FOOT BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR / DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 50,807 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR FOOT BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR / DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 50,493 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO CORDS EXPOSURE

Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 8 Jun 2016 49,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,462 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 47,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,084 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 44,858 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,148 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,602 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,186 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 36,149 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside front tyre has cracks appearing

Pass 26 Jan 2009 33,637 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,438 miles

both front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jan 2007 30,604 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,020 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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P3 CHH is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P3 CHH, 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 P3 CHH registered?

P3 CHH is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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