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P139 FBA

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

105,296 mi
Last recorded105,296 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 FBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 105,296 miles

front suspension arms surface corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 104,313 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 103,383 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 102,240 miles

Nearside Rear Lower trailing arm slightly corroded

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 31 Aug 2021 100,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 99,423 miles

o/s/f link has some movement

Pass 7 Aug 2019 97,957 miles

Nearside Front shock leaking slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2018 96,200 miles

rear shocks leaking slightly

rear silencer leaking slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,593 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 91,584 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight movement in rear anti-roll bar d-bush

Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,368 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 84,944 miles

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

ac condenser loose held by cable ties.

cat heat shield slighty deteriorated.

front tyres wearing thin at the edge.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,944 miles

ac condenser loose held by cable ties.

cat heat shield slighty deteriorated.

front tyres wearing thin at the edge.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 83,006 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,422 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,327 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front damper shrouds deteriorated.

both rear damper shrouds deteriorated.

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated.

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 72,056 miles

AC condenser resting on body member,touching radiator.appears to have no secure mounting.

front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 72,056 miles

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

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

AC condenser resting on body member,touching radiator.appears to have no secure mounting.

front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 69,061 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 69,061 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,257 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 60,190 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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P139 FBA is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P139 FBA, 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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P139 FBA is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 24 August 1996.

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