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R906 UOW

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,259 mi
Last recorded89,259 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 UOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 89,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

presenter adviced

Fail 17 Jan 2015 89,259 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

presenter adviced

Fail 14 Jan 2014 85,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

presenter adviced sec 5

Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

presenter adviced sec 5

Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,996 miles

n/s/f tyre at 2mm. close to legal limit

Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,996 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 64,274 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 64,274 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,716 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 53,610 miles

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON CENTRE/REAR EXHAUST JOINT

Pass 3 Apr 2006 47,885 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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R906 UOW is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R906 UOW, 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 R906 UOW registered?

R906 UOW is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 22 November 1997.

Is R906 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R906 UOW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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