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P479 EJM

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,012 mi
Last recorded79,012 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 EJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 79,012 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 78,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 74,308 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2008 74,308 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2007 69,971 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 69,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 65,996 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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P479 EJM is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P479 EJM, 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 P479 EJM registered?

P479 EJM is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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