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P456 GOX

1997 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,518 mi
Last recorded71,518 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 GOX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 71,518 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 67,778 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 67,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 65,435 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 63,093 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 60,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake discs slightly corroded

front exhaust mounting bracket broken. System still adequately supported

ns front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 27 Nov 2013 59,522 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake discs slightly corroded

front exhaust mounting bracket broken. System still adequately supported

ns front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 19 Dec 2012 58,798 miles

Battery insecure.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 58,797 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 57,183 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2010 56,046 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,266 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 53,796 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,171 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,659 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 45,732 miles

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

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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P456 GOX is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P456 GOX, 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 P456 GOX registered?

P456 GOX is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 26 January 1997.

Is P456 GOX safe to buy?

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