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P651 WRU

1996 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,747 mi
Last recorded131,747 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 WRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 131,747 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 131,747 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 127,882 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 127,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 123,098 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2013 118,632 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 118,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 113,956 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2012 113,955 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outter edge very worn poss tracking fault

Pass 25 Feb 2011 109,810 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres have slight wear to outside(possible tracking fault)

offside front seatbelt retracting mechanism slightly worn

offside front tyre slightly cracked/perished

offside front tyre valve stem cracked/perished

Fail 24 Feb 2011 109,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres have slight wear to outside(possible tracking fault)

offside front seatbelt retracting mechanism slightly worn

offside front tyre slightly cracked/perished

offside front tyre valve stem cracked/perished

Pass 25 Feb 2010 105,601 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2010 105,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear discs in poor conditon

nail in osf tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2009 101,376 miles

nsf tyre worn close to the legal limt, and perished

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 25 Feb 2008 97,220 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 91,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 85,495 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2006 85,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P651 WRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P651 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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P651 WRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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