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P176 JWB

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,182 mi
Last recorded109,182 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 JWB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 109,182 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 99,300 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 99,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 90,424 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front exhaust bracket insecure

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 74,954 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,419 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 68,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,268 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 62,268 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 55,789 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 51,547 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 48,962 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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P176 JWB is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P176 JWB, 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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P176 JWB is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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