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P18 DPW

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,581 mi
Last recorded78,581 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 DPW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,581 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

body under and component slight coroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 78,581 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

body under and component slight coroded

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 55,257 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,928 miles

both front outer c/v boot perished

Pass 1 Mar 2016 46,959 miles

both front cv boots perished

chip in screen

Fail 29 Feb 2016 46,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

both front cv boots perished

chip in screen

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,493 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,201 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,808 miles

nearside front shock absorber slightly leaking

offside front wiper blade has a small split

slight rattle from exhaust

Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,520 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,912 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 32,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate getting deteriated

uneven wear front tyre treads

Pass 11 Mar 2006 29,615 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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P18 DPW is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P18 DPW, 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 P18 DPW registered?

P18 DPW is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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