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P221 BRU

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,824 mi
Last recorded52,824 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 BRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,824 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 52,812 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 52,157 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,953 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,060 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,730 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 44,169 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,832 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 39,862 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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P221 BRU is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P221 BRU, 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 P221 BRU registered?

P221 BRU is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P221 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P221 BRU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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