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P707 GTF

1997 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,011 mi
Last recorded138,011 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 GTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 138,011 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 137,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All tyres wearing unevenly - strongly advise wheel alignment check

Exhaust catalytic convertor heatshield insecure - rattling

Exhaust mounting bracked behind catalyst fractured

Nearside front sidelight not working - one of two

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 129,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocker dust boot deterioted

both rear tyres wearing uneven

front exhaused mounting corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2009 129,563 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocker dust boot deterioted

both rear tyres wearing uneven

front exhaused mounting corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2008 118,733 miles

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

rear tyres deteriorated and irregular wear

Fail 20 Sep 2008 118,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear tyres deteriorated and irregular wear

Pass 23 Sep 2007 104,797 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 96,121 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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P707 GTF is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P707 GTF, 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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What year was P707 GTF registered?

P707 GTF is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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