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P358 HEY

1997 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,724 mi
Last recorded118,724 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 HEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 118,724 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner

traction control warning light on

Pass 6 May 2011 102,348 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre perrished outer sidewall

traction control warning light on

Fail 11 Apr 2011 102,304 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perrished

traction control warning light on

Pass 29 Mar 2010 92,854 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2010 92,854 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 83,844 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f chassis rail slightly distorted

Pass 15 Apr 2008 74,929 miles

Oil leak

n/s wiper split

Fail 15 Apr 2008 74,929 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

n/s wiper split

Fail 3 Apr 2007 63,253 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2007 63,253 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,719 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)

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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P358 HEY is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P358 HEY, 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 P358 HEY registered?

P358 HEY is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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