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R104 CGC

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,397 mi
Last recorded74,397 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 CGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 74,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General Surface Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 72,394 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 72,003 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 72,000 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 71,691 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disk (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also held on with gaffa tape (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 71,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disk (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively disc shows signs of over heating (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent.2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent.2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent.no date (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also held on with gaffa tape (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 71,584 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 71,545 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Failed Emission Test (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 71,497 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 71,372 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 71,090 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 71,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,967 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 70,967 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,642 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,270 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,835 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 69,235 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 68,692 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 68,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 68,216 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 68,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,656 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 67,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 66,348 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,548 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 55,992 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 55,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,394 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 49,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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R104 CGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R104 CGC, 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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R104 CGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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