1997 Mazda MX-3 1.8L Petrol · R272 BMA
1997 Mazda MX-3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28/08/1997. Recorded mileage 68,715 miles. MOT valid until 30/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1845cc
R272 BMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 68,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R272 BMA Mileage History
- 24/10/202363,392 mi
- 26/10/202363,394 mi+2 mi
- 21/10/202465,361 mi+1,967 mi
- 28/07/202668,711 mi+3,350 mi
- 01/08/202668,715 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,921 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R272 BMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-3 (R272 BMA) between October 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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