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K22 FLY

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

107,649 mi
Last recorded107,649 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 FLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 107,649 miles

front and rear suspension arms corroded

fuel pipes and fuel breather and return pipes corroded

underside of car becoming corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 105,752 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear suspension arms corroded

fuel pipes and fuel breather and return pipes corroded

underside of car becoming corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 105,752 miles

front and rear suspension arms corroded

fuel pipes and fuel breather and return pipes corroded

underside of car corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 104,473 miles

underside of car becoming corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2010 104,473 miles

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

underside of car becoming corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 101,697 miles

underside of car becoming corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2009 101,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

underside of car becoming corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2008 97,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

underside of car becomming corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2008 97,339 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

underside of car becomming corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2007 92,006 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 92,006 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 87,515 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 87,515 miles

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

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

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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K22 FLY is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 K22 FLY, 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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What year was K22 FLY registered?

K22 FLY is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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