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P503 UFV

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,398 mi
Last recorded95,398 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 UFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2025 95,398 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 95,244 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 95,005 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis corroded all around including sills

Pass 16 Mar 2017 94,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 93,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking!

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 91,679 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front outer cv gaiters cracking slightly

both front wipers starting to split but clearing screen

both rear brake discs wearing uneven rusty pitting on inner faces and o/s/r disc slightly on outer face

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edges

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall and wearing slightly low on inner edge of tread

o/s/r shock absorber has light misting of oil

Pass 11 Nov 2013 88,952 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front outer cv gaiters have slight surface cracks

rear brake discs wearing slightly uneven

Pass 3 Dec 2012 86,245 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters starting to perish slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

o/s/r barke disc wearing slightly uneven on outer face

Fail 30 Nov 2012 86,240 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front outer c.v gaiters starting to perish slightly

n/s/f brake disc wearing slightly with pitting

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

o/s/r barke disc wearing slightly uneven on outer face

Pass 24 Nov 2011 83,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front outer c,v gaiters starting to perish slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner face

o/s/f brake disc pitting on inner face

o/s/f brake grabing slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2010 80,655 miles

both front discs slightly worn and pitted on inner faces

both front outer c.v gaiters starting to parish

Pass 7 Dec 2009 77,638 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 77,638 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 74,001 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 70,907 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 66,503 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 66,503 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 63,452 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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P503 UFV is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P503 UFV, 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 P503 UFV registered?

P503 UFV is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P503 UFV safe to buy?

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