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R163 MNN

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,549 mi
Last recorded124,549 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 MNN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2012 124,549 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 121,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2010 118,750 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 114,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 110,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 107,597 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 103,326 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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R163 MNN is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R163 MNN, 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 R163 MNN registered?

R163 MNN is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R163 MNN safe to buy?

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