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P57 BPB

1996 Mazda MX-3 V6

White Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,097 mi
Last recorded61,097 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-3 V696,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 BPB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 V6
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate deteriated

wipers split

Pass 4 Apr 2008 52,166 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 52,166 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 52,127 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3 V6?

Based on 913 MOT tests across 191 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
brake disc excessively pitted 61
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P57 BPB is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6 in White with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 96,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 V6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P57 BPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 V6 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda MX-3 V6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P57 BPB is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6, first registered on 28 September 1996.

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