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P621 CCT

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,288 mi
Last recorded89,288 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP621 CCT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 89,288 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 89,287 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 82,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 82,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 79,901 miles

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

Nearside Front nail

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear both out of shape

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 79,897 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front nail

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear both out of shape

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,014 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres are going out of shape on the inner edge

rear brakes are sticking on slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2014 77,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres are going out of shape on the inner edge

rear brakes are sticking on slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 74,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,850 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 71,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,965 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 67,070 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,132 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,781 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 62,731 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 60,196 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 60,170 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 53,226 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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P621 CCT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P621 CCT, 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 P621 CCT registered?

P621 CCT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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