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R12 PAA

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,986 mi
Last recorded23,986 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 PAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 23,986 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 23,030 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 22,345 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 22,320 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 22,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 22,295 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 22,229 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 22,160 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

sill slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 21,957 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 21,951 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 21,717 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 21,344 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 20,875 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 20,872 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,430 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 20,018 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,558 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,855 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,555 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 18,109 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,626 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,019 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 15,757 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 14,664 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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R12 PAA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R12 PAA, 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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R12 PAA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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