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R910 VLT

1997 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,801 mi
Last recorded77,801 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR910 VLT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 May 2011 77,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body panel / bumper damaged / lense @ offside front areas / rear nearside areas

engine oil level below minimum / empty

nearside front spot lamp in opoerative

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 4 May 2011 77,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body panel / bumper damaged / lense @ offside front areas / rear nearside areas

engine oil level below minimum / empty

nearside front spot lamp in opoerative

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 76,320 miles

engine oil level low

nearside front bumper damaged / lamp unit loose fit

nearside front spot lamp in operative

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Fail 28 Apr 2010 76,320 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level low

nearside front bumper damaged / lamp unit loose fit

nearside front spot lamp in operative

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 27 Apr 2009 74,075 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,527 miles

boot cluttered

brake fluid around master cylinder suspect over filled

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside headlight just on lower setting (close to fail)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 70,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

boot cluttered

brake fluid around master cylinder suspect over filled

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2007 63,940 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 58,024 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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R910 VLT is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 R910 VLT, 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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R910 VLT is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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