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P62 DAL

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,409 mi
Last recorded94,409 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 DAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 94,409 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 94,404 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 88,169 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 83,244 miles

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

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

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2009 81,890 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

raer fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2008 79,573 miles

ADVISE ON REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT / DETERIORATED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON EDGES / STARTING TO ENCROACH ONTO BRAKING SURFACE ON INNER SIDE OF DISC

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED / SLIGHTLY PITTED ON BRAKING SURFACE

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED 185 / 65 / 14 H

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL KERB DAMAGED / SLIGHTLY LOW ON PRESSURE / PUMPED UP / BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED

TYRE SIZE 185 / 65 / 14 H

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN CORROSION IN PLACES

Fail 7 Oct 2008 79,573 miles

ADVISE ON REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT / DETERIORATED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON EDGES / STARTING TO ENCROACH ONTO BRAKING SURFACE ON INNER SIDE OF DISC

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED / SLIGHTLY PITTED ON BRAKING SURFACE

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED 185 / 65 / 14 H

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL KERB DAMAGED / SLIGHTLY LOW ON PRESSURE / PUMPED UP / BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED

TYRE SIZE 185 / 65 / 14 H

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN CORROSION IN PLACES

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 78,352 miles

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION IN PLACES

Fail 8 Oct 2007 78,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION IN PLACES

Pass 12 Oct 2006 75,947 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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P62 DAL is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P62 DAL, 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 P62 DAL registered?

P62 DAL is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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