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P622 WKH

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,612 mi
Last recorded125,612 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP622 WKH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 125,612 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 125,612 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2008 98,937 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 98,934 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 82,957 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2007 82,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2006 67,488 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 67,485 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P622 WKH is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P622 WKH, 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 P622 WKH registered?

P622 WKH is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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