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R915 TKY

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,581 mi
Last recorded174,581 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 TKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 174,581 miles

front number cracked.

offside front tyre in poor perished and cracked condition

Fail 29 Sep 2009 174,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and perished.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 171,070 miles

both front cv boots perished between the pleats

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

engine sump plug leaking oil

front number plate cracked.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 170,863 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both front cv boots perished between the pleats

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

engine sump plug leaking oil

front number plate cracked.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 165,229 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

offside front seat belt slow to retract

slight rear footbrake imbalance

Pass 1 Jul 2006 155,461 miles

l/h horn push inoperative

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear brake disc deterioating

both rear bump stop and dust cover in poor condition

front number plate damaged

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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R915 TKY is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R915 TKY, 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 R915 TKY registered?

R915 TKY is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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