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R36 VRH

1971 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,013 mi
Last recorded50,013 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 VRH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

general under body corrosion

nearside front tyre side walls cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2013 49,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2012 47,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 44,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 44,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2010 42,219 miles

nsf nsr osf and osr shockabsorber gaiters perished

rear suspension corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2010 42,188 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsf nsr osf and osr shockabsorber gaiters perished

rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,649 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 39,148 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,959 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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R36 VRH is a 1971 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R36 VRH, 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 55 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 R36 VRH registered?

R36 VRH is a 1971 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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