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P663 WTC

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,494 mi
Last recorded121,494 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 WTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 121,494 miles

Both front inner wings corroded

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder,perished and split

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake hose deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 31 May 2012 121,377 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front inner wings corroded

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder,perished and split

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake hose deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 111,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 103,848 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 97,867 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 97,829 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2008 94,876 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 94,706 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 89,858 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 84,102 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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P663 WTC is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P663 WTC, 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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P663 WTC is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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