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P164 MKE

1997 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,760 mi
Last recorded100,760 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 MKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 100,760 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 100,760 miles

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 99,737 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked

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

Plastic covers fitted to rear sills

Pass 4 Apr 2014 98,941 miles

Both rear tyres: sidewalls slight cracking/perishing

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,471 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 96,471 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 May 2012 93,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air intake pipe split

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

front outer cv boots perishing

o/s/f tyre getting low

oil leak ?

rear wiper blade split

slight fray n/s/r seatbelt

Fail 22 May 2012 93,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air intake pipe split

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

front outer cv boots perishing

o/s/f tyre getting low

oil leak ?

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade split

slight fray n/s/r seatbelt

Pass 20 May 2011 87,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air intake pipe split

n/s inner door handle sticking

oil around PAS pump

oil leak ?

slight fray to n/s/r seatbelt

Fail 20 May 2011 87,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air intake pipe split

n/s inner door handle sticking

oil around PAS pump

oil leak ?

slight fray to n/s/r seatbelt

Pass 20 May 2010 84,381 miles

Oil leak

both number plates deteriorating

n/s inner door handle sticks

n/s/r seatbelt starting to fray

oil around power steering pump

Fail 20 May 2010 84,380 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 81,380 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all brake discs corroding

chips in front screen

number plates deteriorating

o/s/r no plate light damaged

Fail 15 May 2009 81,380 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all brake discs corroding

chips in front screen

number plates deteriorating

o/s/r no plate light damaged

Pass 22 May 2008 76,592 miles

both rear shocker dust covers split

chips in front screen

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

cv boots perishing

number plates deteriorating

slight bind on n/s/f brake

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 17 May 2007 72,936 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 25 May 2006 71,245 miles

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Fail 25 May 2006 71,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate deteriating

r/n/s tyre pressure low

shallow cut in r/n/s tyre

slight bind n/s/f brake

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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P164 MKE is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P164 MKE, 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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P164 MKE is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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