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P402 NNM

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,209 mi
Last recorded81,209 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 NNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 81,209 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 79,156 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorbers weak and poor condition.

Fail 5 Aug 2015 79,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorbers weak and poor condition.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,519 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 73,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 68,258 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,258 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 62,738 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,738 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,391 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 54,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,460 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.Tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre wall showing signs of perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,819 miles

BOTH FRONT C.V. GAITORS PERISHED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 27 Jul 2009 42,819 miles

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

BOTH FRONT C.V. GAITORS PERISHED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,781 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 41,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 40,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,493 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 37,721 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 35,850 miles

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

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

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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P402 NNM is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P402 NNM, 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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P402 NNM is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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