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P234 BRU

1997 Mazda Mx-

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,012 mi
Last recorded83,012 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda Mx-98,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 BRU
MakeMazda
ModelMx-
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 83,012 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 83,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 61,695 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 58,763 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 58,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 54,394 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 54,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda Mx-?

Based on 866 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
4,924
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
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P234 BRU is a 1997 Mazda Mx- in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Mx- models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.9% with a typical mileage of 98,200 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- fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P234 BRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Mx- typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Mx- is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P234 BRU registered?

P234 BRU is a 1997 Mazda Mx-, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P234 BRU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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