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P510 MBY

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,365 mi
Last recorded134,365 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 MBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 134,365 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front brake hose slightly mis-aligned

abs light intermittent fault

Pass 21 May 2016 124,445 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches rusted

front brake disc's worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rust to rear suspension

Fail 21 May 2016 124,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches rusted

front brake disc's worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rust to rear suspension

Pass 20 May 2015 120,393 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 120,393 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 110,691 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 110,542 miles

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

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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 110,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nsf lower sidelight out

osf tyre worn bold on outer edge and cracking in tread

some underfloor corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2013 102,589 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 102,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2012 95,208 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 95,167 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 81,431 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 81,431 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

engine overheating emissions second attempt aborted

Pass 17 Apr 2010 77,389 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,583 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 65,300 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 61,632 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 57,470 miles

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

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

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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P510 MBY is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P510 MBY, 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 P510 MBY registered?

P510 MBY is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 5 November 1996.

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