MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,974 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?
Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P97 KCS is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 86,042 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 P97 KCS, 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 30 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P97 KCS registered?
P97 KCS is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P97 KCS safe to buy?
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