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R862 MFX

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,562 mi
Last recorded22,562 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 MFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 22,562 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 16,551 miles

.. all tyres outer side walls slighty perrished

.. nearside/offside front suspention units surface rust present

nearside/offside rear suspention units surface rustpresent

Pass 3 Dec 2008 16,007 miles

front brake discs rusty

front side walls tyres perish

o/s/rear tyre side wall perish

Fail 3 Dec 2008 16,005 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs rusty

front side walls tyres perish

o/s/rear tyre side wall perish

Pass 16 Nov 2007 15,153 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,081 miles

1/ † slight brake bind offside front †advise give car agood run

Pass 10 Jul 2006 14,517 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 13,719 miles

o/s/center section of floor small dent

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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R862 MFX is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R862 MFX, 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 R862 MFX registered?

R862 MFX is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R862 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R862 MFX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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