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P721 PGP

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,317 mi
Last recorded49,317 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 PGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 49,317 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2017 44,544 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,081 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 33,818 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 33,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 33,789 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,258 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre cracks in tread.

Advise replace both windscreen wipers.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,722 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 32,679 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre outerwall

Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,808 miles

Advise check tyre pressures.

Advise offside tyre pressures.

Advise replace both windscreen wipers.

Pass 30 May 2006 31,285 miles

Advise slight leak rear exhaust box.

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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P721 PGP is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P721 PGP, 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 P721 PGP registered?

P721 PGP is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P721 PGP safe to buy?

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