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P442 AFX

1997 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,163 mi
Last recorded44,163 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 AFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 44,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 43,099 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 41,832 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 40,439 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 37,767 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 36,216 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,221 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,585 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 33,577 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,441 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 33,089 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 32,423 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 31,986 miles

N/S & O/S fronttyres have perish cracks in tread

O/S front tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 30,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 30,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,023 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edege

Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,147 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,364 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,678 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,949 miles

slight perishing to rear tyres

Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,923 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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P442 AFX is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P442 AFX, 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 P442 AFX registered?

P442 AFX is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P442 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P442 AFX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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