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R128 LGT

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,484 mi
Last recorded131,484 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 LGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 131,484 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 131,484 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 126,856 miles

various under body corrosion nothing to fail at time of test

Fail 12 Jan 2016 126,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

various under body corrosion nothing to fail at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2015 125,394 miles

1/ All suspension arms corroded but not weakened 2/ N/S/R tyre low on tread,still with in legal limit

Pass 28 Jan 2014 124,076 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 124,076 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 121,003 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 119,561 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 119,561 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 117,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroned

Fail 2 Feb 2011 117,987 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroned

Pass 4 Feb 2010 116,496 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on the inside edge

Fail 4 Feb 2010 116,496 miles

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on the inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2009 114,682 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 114,682 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 111,649 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

outer cv boots perishing

rear inner brake discs corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2007 108,819 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 100,241 miles

front number plate cracked

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in offside steering rack

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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R128 LGT is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R128 LGT, 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 R128 LGT registered?

R128 LGT is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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