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R71 NTN

1998 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,840 mi
Last recorded59,840 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 NTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,840 miles

Both front tyres have deep cracked all around the tyre walls

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

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

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

The exhaust system has deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 56,753 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 50,015 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,015 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,457 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,151 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 41,152 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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R71 NTN is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R71 NTN, 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 R71 NTN registered?

R71 NTN is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R71 NTN safe to buy?

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