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R949 WBW

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,304 mi
Last recorded49,304 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 WBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 49,304 miles

some surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2020 48,626 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 46,618 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 44,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,816 miles

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

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

exhaust secure but brackets require welding

Pass 7 Oct 2016 40,568 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 15 Sep 2015 36,792 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

rear reg lights slightly affected by operation of another lamp

Pass 17 Sep 2014 32,091 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 32,091 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,119 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust mount corroded

nsf tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 14 Sep 2013 29,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

front exhaust mount corroded

nsf tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,814 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,381 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,704 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,794 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,011 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,997 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,126 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 16,395 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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R949 WBW is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R949 WBW, 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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R949 WBW is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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