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K871 JVX

1997 Mazda MX-3

Blue Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

250,165 mi
Last recorded250,165 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK871 JVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 250,165 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 250,165 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 243,671 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 243,670 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 236,315 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 229,179 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 229,179 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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K871 JVX is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Blue with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K871 JVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K871 JVX registered?

K871 JVX is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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