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P177 TNV

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,335 mi
Last recorded101,335 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 TNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 101,335 miles

General surface rust on underside

Pass 5 Aug 2011 94,556 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 87,315 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 80,430 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 73,744 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 73,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 65,959 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 65,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 58,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 58,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P177 TNV is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red 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 P177 TNV, 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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P177 TNV is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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