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P734 BLJ

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,441 mi
Last recorded119,441 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 BLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 119,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 118,469 miles

Corrosion.Spare wheel defective.Rear exhaust corroed/slight leak.Front/rear brakes worn

Fail 13 Nov 2015 118,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Corrosion.Spare wheel defective.Rear exhaust corroed/slight leak.Front/rear brakes worn

Pass 12 Nov 2014 115,570 miles

Front number plate cracked. Vehicle shows heavy signs of corrosion on rear chasis & front & rear subframe. general corrsion on vehicle underside, all shocker absober dampers damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2014 115,570 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front number plate cracked. Vehicle shows heavy signs of corrosion on rear chasis & front & rear subframe. general corrsion on vehicle underside, all shocker absober dampers damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 111,000 miles

NSR and OSR trailing arm bushes perishing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion to undercarriage and components.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 106,389 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 106,389 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 103,639 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 103,635 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 99,197 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 92,056 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 92,046 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 88,224 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 84,071 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 84,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 79,785 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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P734 BLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P734 BLJ, 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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P734 BLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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