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P290 VGP

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,722 mi
Last recorded70,722 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 VGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 70,722 miles

radiator top hose appears to be leaking

Fail 5 Jan 2017 70,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2015 68,713 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 66,696 miles

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

left horn button not working

nearside rear coil spring not correctly located in seating

Fail 4 Jun 2014 66,696 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

left horn button not working

nearside rear coil spring not correctly located in seating

Pass 20 Jun 2013 64,966 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 63,127 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 63,127 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 61,019 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,600 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,647 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 56,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,437 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 51,490 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 48,673 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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P290 VGP is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 P290 VGP, 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 P290 VGP registered?

P290 VGP is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P290 VGP safe to buy?

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