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P306 NBK

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,030 mi
Last recorded88,030 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 NBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 88,030 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 88,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 86,967 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 86,967 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 86,088 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 86,088 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

OFFSIDE DRIVESHAFT INNER CV BOOT INSECURE

REAR DISCS CORRODID

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 84,901 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 84,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 79,840 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 72,538 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 67,460 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 67,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 64,629 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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P306 NBK is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P306 NBK, 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 P306 NBK registered?

P306 NBK is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P306 NBK safe to buy?

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