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R118 YNB

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,462 mi
Last recorded100,462 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 YNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 100,462 miles

Nearside Rear Sill area corroded but not significantly weakened

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides of car (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 96,995 miles

Both front shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake pads 50/60%

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 94,974 miles

Both front shock cover gaiters deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2014 94,974 miles

Both front shock cover gaiters deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 92,576 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Both front CV gaiters perished

Both front shock ram gaiters deteriorated

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 89,175 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

all 4 rubber shock covers split

drivers seat belt has clip fitted to prevent retraction

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2012 89,175 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

all 4 rubber shock covers split

catalyst heat shield loose

drivers seat belt has clip fitted to prevent retraction

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2011 85,544 miles

condition of front number plate

condition of rear tyres

corrosion on all brake discs

corrosion on exhaust rear box borderline

front brake balance

Fail 24 Jan 2011 85,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condition of front number plate

condition of rear tyres

corrosion on all brake discs

corrosion on exhaust rear box borderline

front brake balance

Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,763 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 80,223 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 76,013 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 72,111 miles

rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 3 May 2006 67,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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R118 YNB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R118 YNB, 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 R118 YNB registered?

R118 YNB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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