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P420 RGE

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,128 mi
Last recorded74,128 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 RGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,128 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 74,124 miles

Emissions not tested air leak at engine (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion holed at strut top (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at trailing arm bush (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion holed at strut top (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at trailing arm bush (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,854 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 70,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,297 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 62,297 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 59,994 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 59,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,217 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear wheel has loose object inside tyre

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,552 miles

2 X minor leaks at exhaust

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2008 58,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P420 RGE is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P420 RGE, 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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P420 RGE is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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