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P479 NOX

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,027 mi
Last recorded71,027 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 NOX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 71,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 71,017 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2025 70,486 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 69,592 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 68,332 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 65,334 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 62,295 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 59,169 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 53,408 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 52,135 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 49,967 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 47,512 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,236 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 42,694 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,417 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 40,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 38,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 34,505 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 34,505 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,855 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,718 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,108 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 31,068 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 NOX is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P479 NOX, 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 NOX registered?

P479 NOX is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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