1996 Mazda MX-3 1.8L Petrol · P298 XRU
1996 Mazda MX-3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07/11/1996. Recorded mileage 94,805 miles. MOT valid until 08/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1845cc
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P298 XRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 94,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P298 XRU Mileage History
- 05/11/202287,838 mi
- 09/02/202492,259 mi+4,421 mi
- 09/02/202492,259 mi
- 07/02/202594,252 mi+1,993 mi
- 28/01/202694,805 mi+553 mi
Average of roughly 2,156 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P298 XRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-3 (P298 XRU) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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