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P708 MOB

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,826 mi
Last recorded85,826 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 MOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,826 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 85,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 85,825 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 77,095 miles

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

corrosion present on front section of exhaust

Fail 1 Jul 2014 77,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

corrosion present on front section of exhaust

Fail 29 May 2014 77,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all rear rubbers on suspension starting to crack and slightly worn not considered excessive

corrosion present on front sub frame

corrosion present on front suspension components

corrosion present on fuel tank straps

corrosion present on rear subframe

corrosion present on rear suspension components

minor oil leak

rear pads worn nearside rear

slight movement in rack inner joint offside

Fail 14 May 2014 77,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

corrosion to and around suspension components.

corrosion to fuel tank breather pipes.

corrosion to sills.

cracking to offside front tyre.

deterioration to drive shaft boots.

deterioration to rear suspension arm bushes.

general corrosion to underbody.

oil level on minimum.

rear track control arms,bushes badly deteriorated.

sub-frames corroded.

Pass 13 May 2013 74,063 miles

corrosion to and around suspension components.

corrosion to floors/sills/wheel arches.

corrosion to fuel tank neck/breather.

corrosion to number plate mounting bracket.

cracking to driveshaft boots.

front brakes 24% imbalanced.

Fail 13 May 2013 74,063 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to and around suspension components.

corrosion to floors/sills/wheel arches.

corrosion to fuel tank neck/breather.

corrosion to number plate mounting bracket.

cracking to driveshaft boots.

Pass 14 May 2012 71,009 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2011 67,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 64,500 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 60,278 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 55,936 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 51,132 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 May 2006 45,870 miles

wiper blades starting to split.

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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P708 MOB is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P708 MOB, 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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P708 MOB is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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