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P701 MPX

1997 Mazda Mx-

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,400 mi
Last recorded71,400 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda Mx-98,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 MPX
MakeMazda
ModelMx-
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 71,400 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 71,350 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,643 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 67,622 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Mx-?

Based on 866 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
4,924
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
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P701 MPX is a 1997 Mazda Mx- in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Mx- models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.9% with a typical mileage of 98,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Mx- fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P701 MPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Mx- typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Mx- is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P701 MPX registered?

P701 MPX is a 1997 Mazda Mx-, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P701 MPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P701 MPX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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