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VAZ 8267

2001 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,624 mi
Last recorded108,624 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-389,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAZ 8267
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 108,624 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

air intake and battery insecure

engine oil leak

handbrake high

gear stick insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2006 152,542 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 152,036 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

o/s/r tyre is worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Jul 2006 147,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 139,075 miles

both front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear shock absorber damp

patterns of both dip beams just visible

Fail 8 Jun 2005 139,034 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Patterns of both dip beam headlamps just visible.

both front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges.

nearside rear shock absorber damp.

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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VAZ 8267 is a 2001 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,728 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VAZ 8267, 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 25 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VAZ 8267 registered?

VAZ 8267 is a 2001 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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