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P689 YAA

1997 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,269 mi
Last recorded88,269 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 YAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 88,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody/suspension corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine sump heavily corroded

general suspension corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,926 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2021 75,915 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,147 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 63,140 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 62,014 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 59,890 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 54,170 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

offside front (bottom ball joint cap missing 2 out of 4) Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing

Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,170 miles

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

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

offside front (bottom ball joint cap missing 2 out of 4) Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,956 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades smearing

offside front (bottom ball joint back cover missing 2 out off 4 rivets) Anti- roll bar linkage ball joint

Fail 24 Aug 2012 53,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades smearing

offside front (bottom ball joint back cover missing 2 out off 4 rivets) Anti- roll bar linkage ball joint

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,898 miles

STEERING WHEEL HAS TWO HORN SWITCH BUTTON ONLY O/S ONE WORKING

Fail 23 Aug 2011 53,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN & RUSTY LIP

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

REAR BRAKE DISC WORN & RUSTY LIP

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

STEERING WHEEL HAS TWO HORN SWITCH BUTTON ONLY O/S ONE WORKING

Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,483 miles

Both front discs slightly warped

Both outer CV boots cracking

Front and rear discs corroding

Left horn button not working

O/S/R brake holding on slightly

Stonechip in windscreen

Sump corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,419 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 53,419 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 52,458 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 52,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,076 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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P689 YAA is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P689 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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P689 YAA is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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