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P637 OND

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,626 mi
Last recorded79,626 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP637 OND
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,626 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake master cylinder may be required soon

engine sump corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2015 79,625 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine sump corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,201 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,898 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,551 miles

front subframe heavily corroded

offside rear tyre badly cracked

both front lower suspension arms heavily corroded

oil sump in poor corroded condition

rear suspension components corroded

signs of oil around steering rack

wheels off inspection rear brakes

Fail 2 Apr 2012 72,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front brakes binding slightly

both front lower suspension arms heavily corroded

front subframe heavily corroded

offside rear tyre badly cracked

oil sump in poor corroded condition

rear suspension components corroded

signs of oil around steering rack

wheels off inspection rear brakes

Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,314 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 70,314 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 65,417 miles

both rear tie bar fore most bushes some wear

heavy corrosion front subframe and both front lower suspension arms

offside rear tyre badly age cracked

rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2009 65,347 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tie bar fore most bushes some wear

heavy corrosion front subframe and both front lower suspension arms

offside rear tyre badly age cracked

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 62,664 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 62,622 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside wiper blade small split

Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,746 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 50,238 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P637 OND is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P637 OND, 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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P637 OND is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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