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R135 NEL

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,374 mi
Last recorded50,374 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 NEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,374 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,056 miles

Front number plate damaged but not unreadable

N/S/F cv boot perishing

Wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,187 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 48,187 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wipers clearing screen

Fail 20 Jan 2009 47,637 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,637 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,453 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 42,578 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 42,578 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 39,625 miles

n/sr tyre low pressure

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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R135 NEL is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 R135 NEL, 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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R135 NEL is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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