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R794 XNT

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,081 mi
Last recorded108,081 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 XNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 108,081 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

offside front shocker top bearing slightly rough

Pass 19 Sep 2009 96,907 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 96,743 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 90,011 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 75,837 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 75,572 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 63,679 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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R794 XNT is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 86,688 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 R794 XNT, 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 29 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 R794 XNT registered?

R794 XNT is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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