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P139 ETO

1997 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,396 mi
Last recorded63,396 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 ETO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 63,396 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,568 miles

offside rear wheel tight

Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,135 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,601 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,975 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,510 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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P139 ETO is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P139 ETO, 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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What year was P139 ETO registered?

P139 ETO is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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