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M497 UJM

2000 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,824 mi
Last recorded112,824 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-3112,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 UJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 112,824 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 112,745 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 109,943 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 109,940 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 103,605 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 93,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M497 UJM is a 2000 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 112,488 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 M497 UJM, 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 26 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M497 UJM registered?

M497 UJM is a 2000 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 3 October 2000.

Is M497 UJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M497 UJM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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