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R43 NES

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,425 mi
Last recorded103,425 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 NES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 103,425 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 84,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 79,810 miles

cut in outer wall o/s/f tyre not exposing cords

n/s/r track control arm outer rubber bush deteoriated

o/s/f brake disc slight pitted on inner face

Fail 15 Oct 2011 79,810 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

cut in outer wall o/s/f tyre not exposing cords

n/s/r track control arm outer rubber bush deteoriated

o/s/f brake disc slight pitted on inner face

Pass 9 Oct 2010 77,823 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2010 77,770 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 136,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 75,696 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,021 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

travel park brake near to limit

Fail 2 Sep 2008 74,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

travel park brake near to limit

Pass 31 May 2007 71,754 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 69,830 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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R43 NES is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 R43 NES, 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 R43 NES registered?

R43 NES is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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