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P296 MCR

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,911 mi
Last recorded152,911 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 MCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 152,911 miles

advise underside corrosion

Pass 11 May 2016 152,230 miles

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

underside has heavy underseal at time of test

Fail 11 May 2016 152,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 151,620 miles

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 151,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 151,010 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 150,500 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 150,070 miles

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2011 149,595 miles

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2010 148,997 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 148,997 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2009 148,420 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 145,457 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 141,704 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 137,677 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to both front and both rear chassis legs.

slight imbalance on front service brake application.

Pass 2 May 2006 137,677 miles

damage to both front and both rear chassis legs.

slight imbalance on front service brake application.

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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P296 MCR is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P296 MCR, 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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P296 MCR is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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