MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?
Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P162 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 44.4%.
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 P162 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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P162 BJT is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 11 April 1997.
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