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G258 YBA

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

213,507 mi
Last recorded213,507 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG258 YBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 213,507 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 213,505 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 201,909 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 201,161 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 198,078 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 194,017 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 189,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 189,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 184,226 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 184,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 181,653 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 181,620 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 164,245 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 163,885 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 May 2006 145,625 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 145,167 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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G258 YBA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G258 YBA, 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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G258 YBA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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