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B359 JWP

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

59,126 mi
Last recorded59,126 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB359 JWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 59,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 59,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 58,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Slight dampness of oil around gearbox

Pass 15 Feb 2022 57,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion under side

Fail 15 Feb 2022 57,973 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion under side

Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill buy rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 57,075 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure to wing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill buy rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,502 miles

Front brake discs worn and slight lip

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 20 Jun 2018 56,502 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn and slight lip

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,047 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs worn and slight lip

Pass 24 Jun 2016 55,563 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner side wall damaged

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2016 55,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner side wall damaged

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2015 54,686 miles

cat rattling

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,891 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 52,896 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,375 miles

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

Power sterring pump noisy when idleing

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,137 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 50,137 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 48,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,967 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 45,967 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,904 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 39,207 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 39,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B359 JWP is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 B359 JWP, 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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B359 JWP is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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