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R551 MTN

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,537 mi
Last recorded88,537 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 MTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 88,537 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 85,837 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 80,016 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 79,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 75,082 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 72,427 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 72,427 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 67,175 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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R551 MTN is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R551 MTN, 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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R551 MTN is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R551 MTN safe to buy?

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