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RAZ 1728

1997 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,720 mi
Last recorded74,720 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 1728
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 74,720 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 74,266 miles
Pass 26 May 2022
Fail 18 Apr 2022 72,082 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 64,392 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 63,296 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 61,808 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 60,248 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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RAZ 1728 is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RAZ 1728, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAZ 1728 registered?

RAZ 1728 is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is RAZ 1728 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAZ 1728 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAZ 1728 have outstanding finance?

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