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P455 FKP

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,836 mi
Last recorded100,836 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 FKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2008 100,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 100,836 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 95,686 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 95,686 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 89,552 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 89,552 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 81,693 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 81,693 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P455 FKP is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P455 FKP, 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 P455 FKP registered?

P455 FKP is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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