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P718 ARU

1997 Mazda Mx-

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,646 mi
Last recorded112,646 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda Mx-98,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 ARU
MakeMazda
ModelMx-
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 112,646 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 104,190 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 104,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY OUT OF SHAPE REQUIRES INSTANT REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY OUT OF SHAPE REQUIRES INSTANT REPLACEMENT

emissions passed with exhaust blowing

exhaust flexi badly detiorated and weak

front subfarame corroded

movement in nearside and offside front wishbone bush's

rear brake discs worn

rear brake performance low requires inspection/repair

Pass 8 Apr 2006 93,988 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 93,988 miles

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

adv offside outer cv gaiter cracking

adv slight travel on footbrake

strong adv both front suspension arms heavily corroded

strong adv floors corroded in places

strong adv front subframe heavily corroded

strong adv rear suspension arms and trailing arm corroded

very strong adv offside front tyre worn on edges and on 1.6+

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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P718 ARU is a 1997 Mazda Mx- in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P718 ARU, 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 P718 ARU registered?

P718 ARU is a 1997 Mazda Mx-, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P718 ARU safe to buy?

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