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P332 SRW

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,182 mi
Last recorded119,182 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP332 SRW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 119,182 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 111,378 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 111,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 100,840 miles

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

slight corrosion from both side sills

Pass 8 Jun 2007 90,426 miles

Signs of cracking on offside & nearside front brake flexi hoses, keep check on or replace.

Fail 8 Jun 2007 90,426 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Signs of cracking on offside & nearside front brake flexi hoses, keep check on or replace.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 85,537 miles

Offside & nearside front tyres low, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Offside & nearside rear tyres low, 2mm, signs of cracking & uneven wear, recommend replace.

Oil level low, recommend attention. †

Pass 20 Jun 2005 79,291 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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P332 SRW is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P332 SRW, 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 P332 SRW registered?

P332 SRW is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P332 SRW safe to buy?

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