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L600 DYL

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,797 mi
Last recorded85,797 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL600 DYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 85,797 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 83,036 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexie to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,678 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 81,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f tyre has some cracking on side wall

Pass 13 Aug 2013 78,289 miles

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

some cracking on side wall of o/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2013 78,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some cracking on side wall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,942 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 58,322 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 51,135 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 50,200 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 49,308 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 47,974 miles

INNER FACE OF BOTH FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

N/S/F FLEXI HOSE CRACKED

O/S/F FLEXI HOSE CRACKED

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

PLAY IN N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

PLAY IN O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

TOP COILS OF N/S/R COIL SPRING CORRODED

TOP COILS OF O/S/R COIL SPRING CORRODED

Fail 8 Nov 2007 49,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,932 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 42,883 miles

offside front brake dragging

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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L600 DYL is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L600 DYL, 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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L600 DYL is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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