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ExpiredMileage
86,709 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed near rear belt mount (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed near passenger front belt mount (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed near belt mount (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
engine has a oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front and rear subframes,offside front floor and nearside rear inner wheel arch upper section all corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipes greased
Front and rear subframe both corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front wheel bearing slight noise
Oil leak
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipes greased
Front and rear subframes corroded
Brake pipes greased
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front and rear subframes,both sides front floor sectionsand both sides rear sections inner sills all corroded.
Fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Sump corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front 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)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipes greased
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front and rear subframes,both sides front floor sectionsand both sides rear sections inner sills all corroded.
Fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Sump corroded
Brake pipes greased
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged.
Rear subframe.both sides rear section inner sillsand both sides front floor sections all corroded.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipes greased
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged.
Rear subframe.both sides rear section inner sillsand both sides front floor sections all corroded.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust front section flexi pipe end cap insecure
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Exhaust front section flexi pipe end cap insecure
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear silencer deteriorated
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?
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P711 ARU is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 P711 ARU, 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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P711 ARU is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 17 March 1997.
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