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M611 DEX

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,083 mi
Last recorded171,083 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM611 DEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 171,083 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 170,626 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/front tyre have small cut

Pass 3 Jan 2008 155,176 miles

Nearside CV boot perishing, both headlamp dip beams slight discolouration

Pass 9 Oct 2006 141,802 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2005 125,960 miles

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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M611 DEX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M611 DEX, 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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M611 DEX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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