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P68 YBV

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,621 mi
Last recorded68,621 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 YBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,621 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 68,613 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2012

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Subframes and surrounding areas starting to show corrosion due to sea air.

Pass 31 Oct 2012

Subframes and surrounding areas starting to show corrosion due to sea air.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2010 63,674 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 56,784 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 56,784 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,631 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 53,631 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 52,072 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 50,173 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 48,098 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 48,098 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

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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P68 YBV is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P68 YBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P68 YBV registered?

P68 YBV is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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