£270
1997 Mazda MX3
United Kingdom • 17 Sept 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Mazda MX3 is a project car with a Category C insurance loss designation and a history of accident damage. It has been stored since 2019 and requires restoration.
Condition
3
The car is listed as a restoration project, has been stored since 2019, and has a Category C insurance loss designation due to extensive damage. It also has a history of accident damage noted on the V5.
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Manual
Transmission:
JMZEC13C200214932
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
P792TVG
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Part of a deceased estate; one of only 53 or so left on the road; being offered with no reserve; runs and drives; project car First registered in March 1997, this car has had eight owners in total with the current vendor owning it for the last 11 years.
The MOT ran out in September 2019, and it has been stored ever since.
It runs and drives as you can see in the video, but we would class this car as a restoration project.
These cars are getting fewer and fewer (when did you last see a Mazda MX3 drive past you on the motor way).
Unfortunately, we do not have very much history with the car currently, but there are a few receipts, some old MOTs and a hand written list of work that has been carried out accompaning the sale.
Being offered with no reserve.
Category C Insurance Loss.
Vehicle Extensively Damaged But Repairable -Insurer Decided Not To Repair 13/06/2007.
This vehicle has had an identity check carried out by VOSA.
The V5 states "substantially repaired and/or ...
Points of note
£270
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£2,905
Median Price (Since 2020)
£10,530
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 19 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
115,800 miles
Registration Date
1997-03-01
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 20 2018 with 115,800 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Aug 29 2017 with 115,003 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On May 03 2016 with 113,079 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed
On Feb 17 2016 with 113,078 miles
There were 15 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing to valance (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing to valance (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On May 11 2014 with 113,036 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- O/S/R Outer sill slightly corroded
- N/S/R Outer Sill slightly corroded
Passed
On Apr 29 2013 with 109,235 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Apr 30 2012 with 106,581 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Apr 26 2011 with 103,112 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- slight corrosion on offside brake disc
Failed
On Mar 22 2011 with 102,989 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Mar 27 2010 with 98,258 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed
On Apr 27 2009 with 91,577 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight bind on o/s/r brake
Passed
On Apr 24 2008 with 84,825 miles
Failed
On Apr 24 2008 with 84,824 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Apr 17 2007 with 80,956 miles
Passed
On Apr 24 2006 with 76,631 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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