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1997 Mazda MX-3 1.6L Petrol · R138 LWP

R138 LWP

1997 Mazda MX-3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14/08/1997. Recorded mileage 100,304 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/02/2023
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1598cc

R138 LWP Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2022
  • 100,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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R138 LWP Mileage History

  1. 15/02/2022100,303 mi
  2. 15/02/2022100,304 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 2,538 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R138 LWP MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-3 (R138 LWP) between February 2022 and February 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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