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P407 FKE

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

100,175 mi
Last recorded100,175 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 FKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 100,175 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 100,175 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 99,733 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 99,733 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 99,376 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 99,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 98,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 97,903 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 97,903 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 96,881 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 96,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 96,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear inner sills have surface rust

Pass 29 Oct 2018 95,946 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 94,829 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 94,785 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 93,284 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth badly on inside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 91,666 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 91,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 90,065 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 88,543 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 88,543 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 86,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,211 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 82,444 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 82,440 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 80,611 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 78,107 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 75,165 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 71,927 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 70,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 70,388 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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P407 FKE is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 P407 FKE, 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 P407 FKE registered?

P407 FKE is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P407 FKE safe to buy?

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