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P47 WBB

1996 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,760 mi
Last recorded102,760 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 WBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2008 102,760 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 91,482 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 91,341 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 76,997 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 76,997 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 73,906 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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P47 WBB is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P47 WBB, 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 P47 WBB registered?

P47 WBB is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P47 WBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P47 WBB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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