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P309 FEC

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,638 mi
Last recorded52,638 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 FEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 52,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 52,286 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2024 51,363 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2023 50,899 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 May 2022 50,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 49,334 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 48,430 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 47,536 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,836 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,840 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 45,038 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,661 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 44,661 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 44,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

general corrosion under vehicle,including the front cross member.

o/s/r tyre tread split from a previous puncture repair.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,102 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle,including the front cross member.

o/s/r tyre tread split from a previous puncture repair.

Pass 7 May 2013 43,607 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 43,589 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 43,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 41,917 miles

rear Tyre's wearing low

Pass 4 May 2010 40,846 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 39,572 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 39,572 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 37,943 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 35,478 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 33,301 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 33,231 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major 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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P309 FEC is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P309 FEC, 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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P309 FEC is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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