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R97 NNH

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,455 mi
Last recorded127,455 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 NNH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 127,455 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Heavy surface corrosion underneath the car

Fail 4 Feb 2012 127,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Heavy surface corrosion underneath the car

Pass 25 Jan 2011 121,203 miles

(205/55/15) Both rear tyres outer side walls deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 121,203 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

(205/55/15) Both rear tyres outer side walls deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 114,211 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 114,211 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 10,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2009 106,995 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2008 98,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 98,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 90,993 miles

2 x Front CV Boots startin to perish

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system rusty

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2006 83,097 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?

Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,237
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
8,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,172
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,102
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,642
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,510
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,968
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R97 NNH is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 81,667 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R97 NNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R97 NNH registered?

R97 NNH is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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