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P665 KVC

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,419 mi
Last recorded127,419 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP665 KVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 127,419 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 127,410 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front outer sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (5.2.6)

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 119,233 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 119,061 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 111,761 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking & out of shape

Fail 4 Dec 2012 111,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking & out of shape

Pass 5 Dec 2011 104,049 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 101,969 miles

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2009 98,607 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 93,987 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 88,894 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 88,894 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 82,516 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 75,295 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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P665 KVC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P665 KVC, 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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P665 KVC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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