Mazda MX-3
Registered from 1986 to 1999.
About this model
The Mazda MX-3 is a 2+2-seat, front-wheel drive coupé of a kammback design, manufactured and marketed by Mazda. It was introduced at the Geneva Auto Show in March 1991 and marketed until 1998.
From the Wikipedia article Mazda MX-3, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 1997 1.8 petrol. 12 of 43 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 58% | 7 |
| Suspension | 58% | 7 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 25% | 3 |
| Lights and electrics | 25% | 3 |
| Body and structure | 17% | 2 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 17% | 2 |
The defects inspectors cite
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.
- Braking effort inadequate at a wheel
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 58% of its failures
- Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- Suspension — 58% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- Exhaust and emissions — 25% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 25% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Body and structure — 17% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Seat belts and airbags — 17% of its failures
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/1298/16
Over the time, the contact points inside the ignition switch may become carbonized and become conductive to electricity. As a result the ignition switch could overheat, leading to the risk of a fire.
Recall of the product from end users