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P68 BJU

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,878 mi
Last recorded104,878 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 BJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 104,878 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Both sets of rear brake pads wearing low

Rear wiper rubber blade worn

Fail 31 Oct 2009 104,411 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing low

Both sets of rear brake pads wearing low

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

Rear wiper rubber blade worn

Pass 11 Oct 2008 87,063 miles

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

cat noisy

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2007 71,607 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

engine oil was low ...topped up at station

Pass 14 Oct 2006 54,790 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 50,599 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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P68 BJU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P68 BJU, 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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P68 BJU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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