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P163 BJT

1997 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,639 mi
Last recorded81,639 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 BJT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 81,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

inner and outer sills starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2018 80,863 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 80,863 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,860 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 55,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,196 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 78,022 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 78,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 76,453 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,273 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,484 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 72,484 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2011 70,685 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 69,320 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,612 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 65,463 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 63,484 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 61,888 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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P163 BJT is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P163 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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P163 BJT is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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