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P385 KOT

1997 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,065 mi
Last recorded10,065 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 KOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,065 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 90,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 84,048 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 84,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 78,251 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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P385 KOT is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P385 KOT, 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 P385 KOT registered?

P385 KOT is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P385 KOT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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