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R940 UKK

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,616 mi
Last recorded114,616 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 UKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 114,616 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 91,525 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs wearing thin

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

handbrake lever slightly damaged still working ok for mot

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2008 91,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs wearing thin

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

handbrake lever slightly damaged still working ok for mot

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2007 73,942 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 73,902 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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R940 UKK is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R940 UKK, 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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R940 UKK is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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