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P725 VFU

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,165 mi
Last recorded114,165 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 VFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 114,165 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 108,019 miles

NEARSIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK DETERIATED

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2011 105,843 miles

CRACKING IN REAR TYRE TREAD PATTERNS

Pass 28 Apr 2010 103,250 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 100,619 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 100,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 94,450 miles

SIGNS OF CORROSION ON BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS

Pass 31 May 2007 88,957 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 88,861 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Both front brake disc back plates corroded away

Both rear flexible brake hoses slightly perished

Both rear suspension leg dust boots split

Surface corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 22 May 2006 83,756 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 83,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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P725 VFU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P725 VFU, 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 P725 VFU registered?

P725 VFU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P725 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P725 VFU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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