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RIB 1551

1991 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,853 mi
Last recorded161,853 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs123,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 1551
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2007 161,853 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 161,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 148,834 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs?

Based on 1,323 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

57.5%
Pass Rate
5,963
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149
constant velocity joint gaiter split 109
brake disc excessively pitted 97
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RIB 1551 is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 123,050 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIB 1551, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RIB 1551 registered?

RIB 1551 is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is RIB 1551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIB 1551 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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