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K564 PFB

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

174,181 mi
Last recorded174,181 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK564 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 174,181 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 174,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2010 170,068 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 170,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 166,833 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 166,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 157,047 miles

ARB on offside rear is slightly damaged

Both front inner cv gaitors not secured to the driveshaft

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front macpherson strut top mounts are both perished but have no play

Front numberplate cracked

Handbrake travel high

N/s front outer cv gaitor slightly insecre to the driveshaft

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wire hanging under car from engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside rear tyre has 3 nails in it

Fail 22 May 2008 157,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

ARB on offside rear is slightly damaged

Both front inner cv gaitors not secured to the driveshaft

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front macpherson strut top mounts are both perished but have no play

Front numberplate cracked

Handbrake travel high

N/s front outer cv gaitor slightly insecre to the driveshaft

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wire hanging under car from engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside rear tyre has 3 nails in it

Pass 12 Apr 2007 151,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

recommend early attention to rear antiroll bar

Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,167 miles

indicaters started to fade †rear tyres close to limit †

Fail 11 Apr 2006 14,167 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

indicaters started to fade †rear tyres close to limit †

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
Full Mazda MX-3 reliability report

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K564 PFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K564 PFB, 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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K564 PFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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