MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,806 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake discs pitted slightly
sill covers fitted
slight bind on front brakes
slight underbody corrosion
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake discs pitted slightly
sill covers fitted
slight bind on front brakes
slight underbody corrosion
REAR TORSION ARM BUSHES PERISHED,FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (O/S).
UNDER CAR WEAK.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
REAR TORSION ARM BUSHES PERISHED,FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (O/S).
UNDER CAR WEAK.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all suspension components showing sings of corrosion
under body showing sings of corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all suspension components showing sings of corrosion
under body showing sings of corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?
Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P230 BRU is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P230 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 P230 BRU registered?
P230 BRU is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 12 June 1997.
Is P230 BRU safe to buy?
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