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P179 FBA

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,799 mi
Last recorded91,799 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 FBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 91,799 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 91,782 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 85,517 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 79,265 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 79,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 72,329 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,643 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 64,893 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 62,728 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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P179 FBA is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P179 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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What year was P179 FBA registered?

P179 FBA is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P179 FBA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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