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P225 BRU

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,068 mi
Last recorded94,068 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 BRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 94,068 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframes floorS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 91,306 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 88,016 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 86,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe and suspension componets corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported FLeix pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported FLeix pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported FLeix pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported FLeix pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brkae discs corroded

Rear subframe and suspension componets corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2021 86,278 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe and suspension componets corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear subframe and suspension componets corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2021 86,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe and suspension componets corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear subframe and suspension componets corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2020 83,956 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 81,850 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 81,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top strut mount (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top strut mount (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2017 80,027 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 79,984 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holes (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holes (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner // outer sills holes (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 79,358 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front // rear suspension rusty // vehicle been stood

Fail 5 May 2016 79,356 miles

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front // rear suspension rusty // vehicle been stood

Pass 15 Aug 2013 78,140 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 78,128 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 76,135 miles

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to underbody suspension components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 74,982 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underbody of vehicle throughout noted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 74,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,331 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension/brake components

Pass 12 Aug 2008 72,392 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion to underbody suspension components and sub frame noted

Pass 9 Aug 2007 71,620 miles

nearside front tyre below legal limit on inner edge of tread

Pass 11 Aug 2006 70,616 miles

1. Rear brake discs are corroded †2. Steel brake pipes are corroded †3. Ns & OS front chassis corroded †4. Ns & Os front tyres are low on tread †5. Front exhaust is in poor condition †

6. Rear subframe is corroded †7. Front lower wishbones are corroded †8. Steering rack is damp †9. Ns & OS inner sills are corroded †10. Ns & Os rear chassis are corroded †11. Sill covers fitted

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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P225 BRU is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P225 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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P225 BRU is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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