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P482 JNO

1996 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,986 mi
Last recorded83,986 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 JNO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2016 83,986 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced floor/outer sill (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,371 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 80,114 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 80,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,915 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 77,915 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,820 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,431 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2011 72,431 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 69,207 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 64,969 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,839 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 55,047 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 50,644 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 50,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P482 JNO is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P482 JNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P482 JNO registered?

P482 JNO is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P482 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P482 JNO shows 15 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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