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P461 RND

1996 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,612 mi
Last recorded76,612 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 RND
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,612 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,937 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,481 miles

corrosion to the offside rear outer sill

Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,574 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 62,573 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,907 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,623 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,092 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 43,431 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,104 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 33,756 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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P461 RND is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P461 RND, 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 P461 RND registered?

P461 RND is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 19 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P461 RND shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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