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P111 FAB

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,184 mi
Last recorded112,184 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 FAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 112,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 112,178 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 107,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 106,899 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 101,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear end body damage

Fail 21 Oct 2017 101,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear end body damage

Pass 1 Nov 2016 92,775 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,142 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 89,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,368 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s/r quarter damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2014 84,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s/r quarter damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,484 miles

damage to o/s rear inner wing

Fail 28 Oct 2013 79,470 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to o/s rear inner wing

Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,434 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 70,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 66,462 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 59,529 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 53,913 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 48,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 43,653 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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P111 FAB is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 86,688 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 P111 FAB, 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 29 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P111 FAB is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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