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P622 XTX

1997 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,179 mi
Last recorded134,179 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP622 XTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 134,179 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2009 134,179 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2008 123,076 miles

Door mirror to the n/s insecure.

Front n/s fog lamp insecure.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 123,076 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Door mirror to the n/s insecure.

Front n/s fog lamp insecure.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 113,044 miles

Cuts to outer sidewall of n/s/r + n/s/r tyre.

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight chassie damage to front section (driver/passenger) floor section.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 113,044 miles

Cuts to outer sidewall of n/s/r + n/s/r tyre.

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Slight chassie damage to front section (driver/passenger) floor section.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 103,272 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 103,272 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 XTX is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Black 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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

P622 XTX is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P622 XTX shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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