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P590 SAH

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,860 mi
Last recorded118,860 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 SAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 118,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outer sills starting to corroded

front wipers poor

Fail 3 Nov 2015 118,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outer sills starting to corroded

front wipers poor

Pass 4 Nov 2014 115,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 115,165 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 113,480 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 112,618 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 112,561 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 111,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 109,475 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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P590 SAH is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver 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 P590 SAH, 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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P590 SAH is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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