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P678 BRD

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,594 mi
Last recorded112,594 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 BRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 112,594 miles

Both wiper blades slightly smearing and draging across screen.

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 112,572 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both wiper blades slightly smearing and draging across screen.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 109,187 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 99,164 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 99,054 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2x front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2008 87,847 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 87,847 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 76,941 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 76,941 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front power steering pump and rack are damp

o/s front tyre is just below 3.00mm tread depth

Pass 26 Jul 2006 67,853 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs scoured and pitted

offside and near side outter cv boots perished

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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P678 BRD is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P678 BRD, 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 P678 BRD registered?

P678 BRD is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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