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P644 JRA

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,184 mi
Last recorded139,184 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP644 JRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 139,184 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 139,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 122,030 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 104,780 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 88,582 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 83,617 miles

rear brakes new require bedding in .

Fail 7 Jun 2006 83,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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P644 JRA is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P644 JRA, 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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P644 JRA is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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