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P477 MOW

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

99,035 mi
Last recorded99,035 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 MOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 99,035 miles

OS inner CV boot has a hole in

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 99,033 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

OS inner CV boot has a hole in

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 98,984 miles

Front brakepads low

OSF brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Aug 2024 98,984 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front brakepads low

OSF brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2023 98,434 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 98,395 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 95,885 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 95,885 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 95,717 miles

Blow from rear exhaust connection

Fail 4 Aug 2021 95,717 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Blow from rear exhaust connection

Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,688 miles

Rear exhaust connection has a blow

Fail 3 Aug 2020 95,688 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear exhaust connection has a blow

Pass 5 Aug 2019 92,361 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 92,361 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 91,742 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and getting low on tread

o/s inner cv boot leaking grease

slight blow rear exhaust connection

Fail 2 Aug 2018 91,742 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges and getting low on tread

o/s inner cv boot leaking grease

slight blow rear exhaust connection

Pass 4 Aug 2017 90,067 miles

Exhaust blowing from rear connection

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2017 90,059 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust blowing from rear connection

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2016 88,556 miles

slight blow rear exhaust connection

Fail 2 Aug 2016 88,522 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight blow rear exhaust connection

Pass 4 Aug 2015 84,307 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 84,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases connection (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,852 miles

Rear exhaust connection has a blow

Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,503 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 75,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 71,623 miles

Blow from rear exhaust connection where new part of exhaust meets old part

Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 68,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 66,266 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 64,176 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 63,092 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 63,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 59,617 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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P477 MOW is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 P477 MOW, 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 P477 MOW registered?

P477 MOW is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P477 MOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P477 MOW shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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