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P636 WRU

1996 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,589 mi
Last recorded84,589 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 WRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 84,589 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2010 84,589 miles

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2009 74,990 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,437 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 55,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISC

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 55,899 miles

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISC

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 55,895 miles

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

CORROSION ON EDGE OF REAR BRAKE DISC

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 53,770 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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P636 WRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P636 WRU, 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 P636 WRU registered?

P636 WRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P636 WRU safe to buy?

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