Mazda MX3, Xedos Recall R/1997/054: Fracture Of Front Suspension Coil Spring, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 22 Oct 1997
- Launched
- 8,525
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1997/054
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled MX3, Xedos vehicles built between 1 December 1991 and 30 September 1995. The front suspension coil spring could break. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of a protector which would prevent a broken coil spring from penetrating the tyre. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front suspension coil spring could break. Should this occur the unseated section of the spring could puncture the tyre.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRACTURE OF FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING Defect: There is a possibility that the front suspension coil spring could break. Should this occur the unseated section of the spring could puncture the tyre. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of a protector which would prevent a broken coil spring from penetrating the tyre.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fracture of front suspension coil spring.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of a protector which would prevent a broken coil spring from penetrating the tyre.
Are You Affected?
MX3, Xedos built between 1 December 1991 and 30 September 1995 may be included. Mazda estimates 8,525 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1997/054. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/1996/080 on 23 Oct 1996, for contamination of braking system fluid. The one launched after it was R/1998/073 on 7 Sep 1998, for engine may stall whilst driving. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 1997 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1997/054, launched 22 October 1997. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.