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L1 BOP

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,657 mi
Last recorded97,657 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 BOP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,657 miles

chip in offside headlamp

imbalance of 35% between rear brakes

non standard road wheels fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2010 97,657 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

chip in offside headlamp

imbalance of 35% between rear brakes

non standard road wheels fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2009 93,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid below maximum level

front brake discs corroded on the inside face

front sub frame corroded

nearside front tyre worn on the inside

offside headlamp chipped

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 93,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid below maximum level

front brake discs corroded on the inside face

front sub frame corroded

nearside front tyre worn on the inside

offside headlamp chipped

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2008 90,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2007 84,940 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

exhaust mounting broken on cat pipe

Pass 2 Oct 2006 80,743 miles

Advise both front discs distorted

Advise imbalance rear brakes of 28%

Advise nearside front disc scored on the inside face

Fail 2 Oct 2006 80,743 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Advise imbalance rear brakes of 28%

Advise nearside front disc scored on the inside face

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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L1 BOP is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L1 BOP, 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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What year was L1 BOP registered?

L1 BOP is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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