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P632 SWK

1997 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,578 mi
Last recorded158,578 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP632 SWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 158,578 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT ADJUSTER FAULTY NEW LIGHT REQUIRED

leak o/s/r shock absorber

o/s/f indicator lens damaged - o/s/f seat belt slow retract

some corrosion/peeling both rear inner sills

sump pan corroded/peeling - engine oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 158,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

leak o/s/r shock absorber

o/s/f indicator lens damaged - o/s/f seat belt slow retract

some corrosion/peeling both rear inner sills

sump pan corroded/peeling - engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 151,497 miles

o/s/f indicator lens cracked = rear wiper blade required = n/s/r brake disc corroded/pitted = slight leak both n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers = some wear/play o/s/f outer track rod end = slight binding o/s/r brake

Fail 17 Sep 2014 151,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f indicator lens cracked = rear wiper blade required = n/s/r brake disc corroded/pitted = slight leak both n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers = some wear/play o/s/f outer track rod end = slight binding o/s/r brake

Fail 20 Sep 2013 143,525 miles

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

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

o/s/f indicator lens cracked = rear wiper blade required = o/s/f tyre coming close aprx 3mm = sslight gas leak from center exhaust pipe = some play o/s/f inner rack arm

Pass 20 Sep 2013 143,525 miles

o/s/f indicator lens cracked = rear wiper blade required = o/s/f tyre coming close aprx 3mm = sslight gas leak from center exhaust pipe = some play o/s/f inner rack arm

Pass 19 Sep 2012 136,961 miles

o/s/f indicator lens cracked = rear wiper blade req,d = rear wash/wipe faulty

Fail 19 Sep 2012 136,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f indicator lens cracked = rear wiper blade req,d = rear wash/wipe faulty

Pass 21 Apr 2011 125,362 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 116,776 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 116,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 108,522 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SURFACE CORROSION ON MANY MECH.COMPONETS

Fail 12 Mar 2009 108,516 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SURFACE CORROSION ON MANY MECH.COMPONETS

Pass 27 Mar 2008 107,791 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 107,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 101,781 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 98,098 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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P632 SWK is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P632 SWK, 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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P632 SWK is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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