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P2 YLK

1997 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,537 mi
Last recorded135,537 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 YLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 135,537 miles

1 of the fuel tank straps is corroded and may need attention/replacement in the future

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2013 128,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2013 128,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2012 119,175 miles

front exhaust support bracket weld cracked

general corrosion to all brake pipes front and rear, advise clean up and preventative coating applied

Pass 21 Apr 2011 109,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 103,317 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 103,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 95,069 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 95,069 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 90,291 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 84,540 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 79,416 miles

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

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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P2 YLK is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P2 YLK, 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 P2 YLK registered?

P2 YLK is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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