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P383 KKN

1997 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,211 mi
Last recorded85,211 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 KKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 85,211 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 85,211 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 77,832 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 75,142 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 75,142 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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P383 KKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P383 KKN, 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 P383 KKN registered?

P383 KKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P383 KKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P383 KKN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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