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P938 PUM

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,481 mi
Last recorded122,481 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 PUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2012 122,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front and rear shock dust covers damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2012 122,481 miles

Oil leak

front and rear shock dust covers damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2011 119,958 miles

exhaust system centre mounting corroded and slightly weak

nearside front side light lens cracked

nearside rear shock obsorber slightly weak

offside and nearside front outer driveshaft gaiters slightly perished and cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2011 119,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust system centre mounting corroded and slightly weak

nearside front side light lens cracked

nearside rear shock obsorber slightly weak

offside and nearside front outer driveshaft gaiters slightly perished and cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2010 113,039 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 106,329 miles

N/S front brake hose clip

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Jun 2009 106,321 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2008 101,783 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 101,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 91,452 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 91,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 77,481 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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P938 PUM is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P938 PUM, 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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P938 PUM is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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