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P711 ARU

1997 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,709 mi
Last recorded86,709 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 ARU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2016 86,709 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 85,569 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 85,567 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 78,072 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 76,785 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 76,732 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 74,018 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 74,003 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,522 miles

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)

Fail 27 May 2011 72,522 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2010 69,666 miles

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)

Fail 10 May 2010 69,666 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2009 65,918 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 65,270 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 65,268 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 62,505 miles

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?

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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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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