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P49 MLL

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,943 mi
Last recorded144,943 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 MLL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 144,943 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 144,941 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 143,687 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 143,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 141,189 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 141,187 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 138,737 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 138,736 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 136,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 132,897 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 132,882 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 129,719 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 129,716 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre show signs deterioration on outer shoulder.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 128,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 126,664 miles

allsuspnsion componenets are coroded

Pass 27 Feb 2009 124,444 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 124,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vacuum air leak cv gator n/ side showing of detetioration

Pass 29 Feb 2008 121,958 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 119,826 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 117,845 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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P49 MLL is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P49 MLL, 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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P49 MLL is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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