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F618 SRK

1997 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,461 mi
Last recorded52,461 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF618 SRK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 52,461 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 51,869 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 51,869 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 51,432 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 50,519 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,057 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,648 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,024 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,336 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,755 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2011 45,321 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 42,114 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 42,114 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1,Small cracks in offside rear tyre wall/tread.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,889 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 36,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 32,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,498 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,005 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 26,877 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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F618 SRK is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F618 SRK, 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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F618 SRK is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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