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P458 YVL

1997 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,091 mi
Last recorded79,091 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 YVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off/side near/side outer sill getting corroded near/side rear brake pads worn to limit

Fail 21 Apr 2011 79,031 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 71,874 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 71,741 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 57,721 miles

sill corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,810 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,013 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2006 30,455 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2006 30,455 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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P458 YVL is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P458 YVL, 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 P458 YVL registered?

P458 YVL is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P458 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P458 YVL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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