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P568 MJW

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,866 mi
Last recorded57,866 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP568 MJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 57,866 miles

both wipers smear

nearside front washer not working

Pass 31 Jul 2024 56,594 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 56,486 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehicle, in general, is deteriorated by surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,211 miles

Front and rear suspension components, in general, are slightly deteriorated through corrosion

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,197 miles

Most, if not all, suspension items on this vehicle (front and rear) are affected by slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,519 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 55,506 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 55,301 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 54,968 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,678 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 54,351 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 54,351 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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 52,054 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 48,669 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 47,470 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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P568 MJW is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P568 MJW, 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 P568 MJW registered?

P568 MJW is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P568 MJW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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