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R970 GSG

1997 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,529 mi
Last recorded118,529 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 GSG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 118,529 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 118,529 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 114,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f brake has slight bind

o/s/r outter sill rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2014 110,962 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 106,769 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 103,573 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 99,637 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r disc is rusty

Pass 20 May 2010 91,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2009 84,945 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2008 81,527 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 77,881 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 68,616 miles

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

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

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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R970 GSG is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R970 GSG, 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 R970 GSG registered?

R970 GSG is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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