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P263 SHV

1997 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,061 mi
Last recorded180,061 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 SHV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 180,061 miles

Nearside Front suspention component front mounting area corroded but not serioulsy weakend

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front sub frame corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 30 Mar 2016 180,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspention component front mounting area corroded but not serioulsy weakend

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front sub frame corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 31 Mar 2015 173,809 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 173,734 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 166,731 miles

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

windscreen cracked but not obstructing drivers view

Pass 2 Mar 2013 157,278 miles

surface corrosion on suspension components advise

Fail 2 Mar 2013 157,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

surface corrosion on suspension components advise

Pass 27 Mar 2012 147,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 135,782 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 123,630 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 123,627 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 108,385 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 93,338 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 88,975 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 85,667 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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P263 SHV is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P263 SHV, 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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P263 SHV is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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