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P977 GMK

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,477 mi
Last recorded76,477 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 GMK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 76,477 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 73,017 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jan 2015 67,850 miles

Oil leak

exhaust in very poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2015 674,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2014 61,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise imidite replacement of discs pads and fluid

both side front inner wings corroding

both side inner sills corroding

center rear exhaust mount bracket broken

front and rear suspension and brake components corroding

front exhaust mount bracket broken

nearside headlamp beam deteriating

nearside rear chassis damaged

offside front floor and chassis damaged

rear brakepads low

Fail 30 Jan 2014 61,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both side front inner wings corroding

both side inner sills corroding

center rear exhaust mount bracket broken

front and rear suspension and brake components corroding

front exhaust mount bracket broken

nearside headlamp beam deteriating

nearside rear chassis damaged

offside front floor and chassis damaged

rear brakepads low

Pass 22 Jan 2013 55,133 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension corroded

inner wings corroding

nearside headlamp beam pattern deteriating clearly gives out less light than offside

offside rear brake has a bind

some corrosion to floor chassis and inner sills underside

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,099 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,803 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,749 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,363 miles

centre exhaust mount fractured

nearside headlamp beam image faint

Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,577 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 32,784 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 32,784 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 30,482 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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P977 GMK is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P977 GMK, 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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P977 GMK is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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