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P53 RDM

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,524 mi
Last recorded91,524 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 RDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 91,524 miles

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

Slight corrosion to rear of Nearside and offside outer sills

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 91,520 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Offside rear, detached (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Track rod end damaged and unserviceable Nearside ft rack rod bent, replace track rod and track rod end (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Slight corrosion to rear of Nearside and offside outer sills

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 85,830 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres are slightly worn on inner edges

wipers only just met mot standards

Pass 12 Feb 2014 80,583 miles

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

rear subframe and attacheched components slightly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 80,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 77,460 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 77,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 70,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise brake pedal travel

corrosion to o/s rear outer sill

general under body corrosion

n/s and o/s rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 9 Mar 2011 70,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise brake pedal travel

corrosion to o/s rear outer sill

general under body corrosion

n/s and o/s rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,355 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 64,252 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 64,243 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 61,032 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 61,022 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

SLIGHT BLOW CENTRE TO REAR JOINT.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 55,385 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 49,666 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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P53 RDM is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P53 RDM, 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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P53 RDM is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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