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P438 UKH

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,979 mi
Last recorded128,979 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 UKH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 128,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 128,978 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 122,355 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2009 122,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 117,869 miles

advise back box has a small leak of gases.

advise n/s brake slightly binding.

advise o/s and n/s c.v boots slightly perrished.

advise o/s/r metal brake pipe is corroded.

advise o/s/r tyre sidewall perrished.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 117,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise back box has a small leak of gases.

advise n/s brake slightly binding.

advise o/s and n/s c.v boots slightly perrished.

advise o/s/r metal brake pipe is corroded.

advise o/s/r tyre sidewall perrished.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 109,044 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 99,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P438 UKH is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 P438 UKH, 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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P438 UKH is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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