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P687 YAA

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,007 mi
Last recorded115,007 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 YAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 115,007 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

both front brakes binding slightly.

both rear brake discs corroded.

front & rear number plates in slightly poor condition.

offside rear stop/tail lamp lens crackrd.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 115,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

both front brakes binding slightly.

both rear brake discs corroded.

front & rear number plates in slightly poor condition.

offside rear stop/tail lamp lens cracked.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 110,316 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 110,315 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 105,640 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front no plate needs att

rear no plate needs att

Fail 11 Nov 2008 105,576 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front no plate needs att

rear no plate needs att

Pass 16 Nov 2007 92,554 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

front wiper blades need att

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre outer side wallcracking

Pass 23 Nov 2006 79,259 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres cracking

both wiper blades worn

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wearing

Fail 23 Nov 2006 79,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres cracking

both wiper blades worn

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 17 Nov 2005 66,096 miles

o/s/f tyre outer wall badly cracked

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
Full Mazda MX-3 reliability report

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P687 YAA 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 60%.

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 P687 YAA, 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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P687 YAA is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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