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P717 THB

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

68,989 mi
Last recorded68,989 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 THB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 68,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 59,190 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 59,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S /R INNER SILL CORRODED WITHIN PRESCIBED AREA OF SUSPENSION MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low O/F HEAD LIGHT AIM TOO LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 58,197 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,075 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 57,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 53,897 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 53,889 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 53,845 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 53,844 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,549 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 53,548 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,431 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 53,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,418 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 53,418 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,283 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 52,283 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,973 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,498 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 40,498 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 34,729 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 34,729 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

osr tyre punctured

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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P717 THB is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P717 THB, 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 P717 THB registered?

P717 THB is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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