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L18 LDW

1997 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,318 mi
Last recorded40,318 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 LDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2023 40,318 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 38,010 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 36,829 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 35,513 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 26 Nov 2013 34,012 miles

play in offside steering arm inner joint

Fail 26 Nov 2013 34,012 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

play in offside steering arm inner joint

Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,456 miles

Offside front slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2011 30,766 miles

Offside front slight play in steering rck

Offside rear tyre tead starting to seperate

Fail 15 Nov 2011 30,766 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front slight play in steering rck

Offside rear tyre tead starting to seperate

Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,345 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 29,345 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,193 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,783 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,822 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,771 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 20,475 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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L18 LDW is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L18 LDW, 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 L18 LDW registered?

L18 LDW is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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