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R920 GTU

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,999 mi
Last recorded107,999 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 GTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 107,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Nov 2014 107,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Oct 2013 96,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 96,069 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,991 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,194 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 78,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 68,791 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,858 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 49,360 miles

front registration plate damaged.

rear registration plate deteriated.

Fail 10 Nov 2008 49,360 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front registration plate damaged.

rear registration plate deteriated.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,554 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 38,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS PERISHING.

Fail 30 Oct 2006 27,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 27,981 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 24,074 miles

tyre sidewalls starting to crack

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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R920 GTU is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R920 GTU, 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 R920 GTU registered?

R920 GTU is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R920 GTU safe to buy?

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