MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
temporary repair to exhaust
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?
Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.
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P495 BUT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P495 BUT, 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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P495 BUT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 15 October 1996.
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