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R864 XBW

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,329 mi
Last recorded106,329 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 XBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2012 106,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

offside front bumper insecure

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 101,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front bumper lower valance protruding slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2010 90,428 miles

Advise alternator and power steering belts perished

Advise off side rear disk very rusty

Advise rear tyres worn inside edge

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 84,875 miles

Advise oil level low, on minimum

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 84,649 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Advise oil level low, on minimum

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 78,502 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 78,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2006 68,613 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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R864 XBW is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R864 XBW, 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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R864 XBW is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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