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P857 SGA

1996 Mazda MX-3 V6

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,220 mi
Last recorded163,220 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-3 V696,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 SGA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 V6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 163,220 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both number plate light units slightly insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2007 154,601 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 144,950 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 144,950 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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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P857 SGA is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6 in Red 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 P857 SGA, 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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What year was P857 SGA registered?

P857 SGA is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P857 SGA safe to buy?

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