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P219 LTR

1997 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,432 mi
Last recorded118,432 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 LTR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 118,432 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 118,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 111,667 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Fail 14 Sep 2012 111,441 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 20 Sep 2011 105,044 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 105,044 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 97,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on outer+inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2010 97,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on outer+inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2009 89,838 miles

FRONT DISC/S ARE BECOMING WORN POOR CONDTION

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR BECOMING INSECURE

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT

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

RADIATOR LEAKING COOLANT

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING THIN

Fail 23 Sep 2009 89,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

FRONT DISC/S ARE BECOMING WORN POOR CONDTION

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR BECOMING INSECURE

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT

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

RADIATOR LEAKING COOLANT

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING THIN

Pass 22 Sep 2008 83,614 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 83,614 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on front and rear suspension

front tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Sep 2007 80,034 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 80,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 76,715 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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P219 LTR is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P219 LTR, 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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P219 LTR is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 11 January 1997.

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