If it clicks, it is the joint. A damaged boot has a gap or rent in
it, which lets the dirt in, which does the damage to the joint.

If there is a damaged boot, but the joint has not yet been affected,
the only way of knowing is by inspection.

--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@..., "mister.cross"
<mister.cross@...> wrote:
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>
>
> Hey guys,
>
> My MX-3 makes a clicking noise when on full lock, and wobbles a bit at
> high speed, like the wheels are unbalanced. I understand that this is
> something to do with the CV joints. How do I tell whether its a
> problem with the joint or the boot? and what does a buggered cv boot
> look like? I have my MOT coming up, and I'd quite like to get any
> minor issues out of the way before they hit me with the big charges.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Lanu
>
> p.s. Does anyone know the type of bulb used for the reverse lights?
>