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R885 KAB

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,745 mi
Last recorded105,745 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 KAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 105,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 96,009 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 95,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear disc heavily corroded on outer face

Pass 26 Jun 2010 94,730 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 93,402 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 92,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 87,589 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 87,586 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 81,617 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 81,617 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight blow on centre box

Pass 29 Jun 2005 74,502 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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R885 KAB is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R885 KAB, 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 R885 KAB registered?

R885 KAB is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R885 KAB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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