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P162 LOA

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,072 mi
Last recorded150,072 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 LOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 150,072 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to inner wheel arches

general corrosion to underside

offside headlamp in poor condition, poor pattern

Fail 30 Apr 2011 150,067 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to inner wheel arches

general corrosion to underside

offside headlamp in poor condition, poor pattern

Pass 28 Apr 2010 142,539 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Apr 2010 142,336 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2009 32,036 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2008 122,641 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 122,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 111,104 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 109,073 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 97,149 miles

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

sump corroded

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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P162 LOA is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P162 LOA, 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 LOA is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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