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1997 Mazda MX-3 1.6L Petrol · P544 GJB

P544 GJB

1997 Mazda MX-3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/03/1997. Recorded mileage 131,785 miles. MOT valid until 10/11/2026.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-3
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10/11/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
131,785 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10/11/2026
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1598cc

P544 GJB Key Findings

  • 29 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
  • 131,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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P544 GJB Mileage History

  1. 07/08/200652,552 mi
  2. 12/08/200652,552 mi
  3. 16/11/200752,561 mi+9 mi
  4. 27/01/200954,184 mi+1,623 mi
  5. 27/01/200954,184 mi
  6. 25/01/201060,945 mi+6,761 mi
  7. 26/01/201060,956 mi+11 mi
  8. 28/01/201164,704 mi+3,748 mi
  9. 28/01/201164,712 mi+8 mi
  10. 14/08/201270,691 mi+5,979 mi
  11. 14/08/201270,694 mi+3 mi
  12. 09/08/201376,876 mi+6,182 mi
  13. 15/08/201483,942 mi+7,066 mi
  14. 12/08/201590,688 mi+6,746 mi
  15. 10/08/201696,630 mi+5,942 mi
  16. 14/08/2017102,947 mi+6,317 mi
  17. 13/07/2018107,341 mi+4,394 mi
  18. 17/07/2018107,431 mi+90 mi
  19. 13/08/2019112,052 mi+4,621 mi
  20. 06/09/2019112,260 mi+208 mi
  21. 11/09/2020115,106 mi+2,846 mi
  22. 14/09/2020115,106 mi
  23. 20/09/2021117,885 mi+2,779 mi
  24. 24/09/2021117,885 mi
  25. 27/10/2022122,048 mi+4,163 mi
  26. 20/10/2023125,854 mi+3,806 mi
  27. 31/10/2024129,152 mi+3,298 mi
  28. 07/11/2024129,160 mi+8 mi
  29. 11/11/2025131,785 mi+2,625 mi

Average of roughly 4,113 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

P544 GJB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 21:26
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-3 (P544 GJB) between August 2006 and November 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”.

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