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P158 BJT

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,020 mi
Last recorded106,020 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 BJT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2011 106,020 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both rear floors corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 100,953 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 93,032 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 93,032 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 84,830 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 84,820 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 81,240 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 77,903 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

nail in tyre

Pass 12 May 2006 77,903 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

nail in tyre

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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P158 BJT is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P158 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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P158 BJT is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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