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P43 OKR

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,970 mi
Last recorded78,970 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 OKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 78,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 66,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,406 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 64,402 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake discs corroding

Fail 17 Aug 2011 57,743 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,179 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,902 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/rear brake disc corroded

o/s/rear brake disc corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2009 49,874 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/rear brake disc corroded

o/s/rear brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,847 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,662 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,116 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 37,080 miles

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

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

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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P43 OKR is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P43 OKR, 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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P43 OKR is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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