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P389 CEJ

1997 Mazda Mx-

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,808 mi
Last recorded130,808 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda Mx-98,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 CEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMx-
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 130,808 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 130,576 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 119,856 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 111,144 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 111,144 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 106,407 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 106,407 miles

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

corrosion on underside

nearside rear shock absorber damp

How Reliable is the Mazda Mx-?

Based on 866 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
4,924
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
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P389 CEJ is a 1997 Mazda Mx- in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Mx- models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.9% with a typical mileage of 98,200 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- fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P389 CEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Mx- typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Mx- is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P389 CEJ registered?

P389 CEJ is a 1997 Mazda Mx-, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P389 CEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 CEJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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