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P58 BJU

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,133 mi
Last recorded139,133 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 BJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 139,133 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 132,071 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 111,978 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,015 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 92,346 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 92,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,098 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 81,332 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 81,331 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 79,043 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 74,400 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 74,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P58 BJU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P58 BJU, 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 P58 BJU registered?

P58 BJU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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