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R898 ANH

1997 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,862 mi
Last recorded118,862 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 ANH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 118,862 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 114,380 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 109,982 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 108,422 miles

Centre Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 108,410 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Centre Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 102,410 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 102,384 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 96,548 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 96,546 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 91,413 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 91,413 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 86,320 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 81,004 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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R898 ANH is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R898 ANH, 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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R898 ANH is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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