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P423 LLT

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

65,900 mi
Last recorded65,900 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 LLT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 65,900 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 65,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 63,849 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 63,849 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 61,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 58,603 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 58,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 55,851 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 53,902 miles

Central Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

shocks absorbers pump stop spilt in ( offside front ,nearside front ,offside rear , nearside rear)

Pass 10 Sep 2019 52,642 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 50,593 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,331 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 48,331 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,335 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Offside offside front tyre badly perished

both rear tyres perished/out of shape

offside front wheel bearing slightly harsh

Fail 24 Sep 2015 44,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside offside front tyre badly perished

both rear tyres perished/out of shape

offside front wheel bearing slightly harsh

Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,871 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes cracked/perished slightly

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Sep 2013 43,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front lower wishbone bushes cracked/perished slightly

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,260 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 42,643 miles

windscreen blades smear slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2010 41,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,891 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,089 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,432 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,134 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,346 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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P423 LLT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P423 LLT, 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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P423 LLT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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