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P42 NKR

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,323 mi
Last recorded36,323 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 NKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 36,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 33,541 miles

Front All ball joint dust covers perishing but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All perishing. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion. (2.4.A.3)

Rear Wiper deteriorated.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 30,672 miles

All ball joint gaitors deteriated but not allowing ingress of dirt

Front both front driveshaft gaiters dereriated but not allowing ingress of dirt

Fail 1 Jun 2017 30,672 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All ball joint gaitors deteriated but not allowing ingress of dirt

Front both front driveshaft gaiters dereriated but not allowing ingress of dirt

Pass 25 May 2016 30,654 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 30,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 30,510 miles

front tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 27 May 2014 30,266 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 30,266 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 27,757 miles

both front tyres heavily perished

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 25,139 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 23,027 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 21,392 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 21,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 May 2009 20,460 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 19,592 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 18,998 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 18,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 18,307 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 17,041 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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P42 NKR is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 86,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P42 NKR, 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 29 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P42 NKR is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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