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P516 ALJ

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,630 mi
Last recorded29,630 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 ALJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,630 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion front brake calipers.

surface corrosion rear suspension components.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,193 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion front & rear hubs/suspension components.

some cracking tyres front & rear.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 29,193 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion front & rear hubs/suspension components.

some cracking tyres front & rear.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,381 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some cracking front & rear tyres sidewalls.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,726 miles

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

slight rusty o/s&n/s rear brake discs. †slight corrosion rear exhaust box.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,173 miles

rear brake pads half worn. †

Fail 30 Jun 2006 27,173 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake pads half worn. †

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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P516 ALJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P516 ALJ, 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 P516 ALJ registered?

P516 ALJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P516 ALJ safe to buy?

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