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P176 CSS

1997 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,604 mi
Last recorded102,604 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 CSS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 102,604 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 102,604 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 95,059 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 95,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P176 CSS is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P176 CSS, 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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What year was P176 CSS registered?

P176 CSS is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P176 CSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P176 CSS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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