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P31 AFE

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,497 mi
Last recorded117,497 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 AFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 117,497 miles

both outer c v boots perrished

both rear shock absorber dust boots split

power steering pulley slightly buckled

Fail 19 Mar 2010 117,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both outer c.v boots perrished

Both rear shock absorber dust boots split

Front exhaust very thin and corroded+ repaired with tape

Power steering pulley slightly buckled

Weld broken on front exhaust mounting

Pass 7 Apr 2009 104,626 miles

Both front outer c.v boots perrished

Both rear shock absorber dust boots split

Front exhaust very thin and corroded

Weld broken on front exhaust mounting

Fail 6 Apr 2009 104,531 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front outer c.v boots perrished

Both rear shock absorber dust boots split

Front exhaust very thin and corroded

Weld broken on front exhaust mounting

Pass 8 Apr 2008 91,655 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 75,023 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 75,023 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 7 Apr 2006 60,103 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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P31 AFE is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P31 AFE, 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 P31 AFE registered?

P31 AFE is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P31 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 AFE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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