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P154 BJT

1997 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,960 mi
Last recorded75,960 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 BJT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 75,960 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 75,958 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,809 miles

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

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2008 69,809 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2007 68,309 miles

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

washer bottle leaking

Fail 16 Nov 2007 68,308 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2006 60,782 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 60,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P154 BJT is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P154 BJT, 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 P154 BJT registered?

P154 BJT is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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