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P660 JPY

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,927 mi
Last recorded138,927 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 JPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 138,927 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn low on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to inner sills at rear

nearside front brake disc worn and pitted on inner face

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2012 138,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn low on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to inner sills at rear

nearside front brake disc worn and pitted on inner face

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2011 128,435 miles

repairs to rear outer sills heavily undersealed and painted; sill covers fitted over repairs

Fail 27 Apr 2011 128,317 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear inner wheelarch corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside and nearside front brake discs inner surfaces heavily corroded

offside rear inner and outer wheelarches corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 118,380 miles

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

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

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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P660 JPY is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P660 JPY, 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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P660 JPY is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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