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P409 PVR

1997 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,799 mi
Last recorded72,799 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 PVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,799 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 72,797 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,699 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 61,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 53,424 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 53,424 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P409 PVR is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P409 PVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P409 PVR registered?

P409 PVR is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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