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R97 BCV

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,920 mi
Last recorded32,920 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 BCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 32,920 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 32,857 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,439 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,657 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,808 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,827 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 24,814 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 23,514 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 22,438 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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R97 BCV is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R97 BCV, 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 R97 BCV registered?

R97 BCV is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R97 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 BCV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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