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P379 RYR

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,871 mi
Last recorded147,871 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 RYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 147,871 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 147,808 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

general under body corrosion

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 141,743 miles

o/s/f head lamp slight dim

Fail 21 Jun 2011 141,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f head lamp slight dim

o/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 30 Jun 2010 133,317 miles

both cv boots perished

both rear springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

hand brake travel high

off side outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2010 133,316 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

both cv boots perished

both rear springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

hand brake travel high

off side outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 127,772 miles

both cv gators perished

both number plates faded

brake fluid level low

front brake discs corroded

oil leaks

rear exhaust deteriorated

stone chip in zone 'A'

Fail 26 Jun 2009 127,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both cv gators perished

both number plates faded

brake fluid level low

front brake discs corroded

oil leaks

rear exhaust deteriorated

stone chip in zone 'A'

Pass 23 Jun 2008 118,182 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 118,182 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 105,900 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

screen chipped †f/r pads low †sills corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 105,900 miles

screen chipped †f/r pads low †sills corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2006 101,843 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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P379 RYR is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P379 RYR, 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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P379 RYR is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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