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R161 OEH

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,898 mi
Last recorded118,898 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 OEH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 118,898 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 112,808 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 98,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 87,887 miles

both front brake flexibles starting to perish

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Fail 14 Feb 2011 87,887 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

both front brake flexibles starting to perish

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Pass 2 Feb 2010 82,736 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 81,260 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 79,280 miles

both n/s tyres wearing on inner edges

windscreen scored

Pass 6 Mar 2007 78,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 74,732 miles

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

screen marked

Fail 7 Mar 2006 74,732 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

screen marked

Pass 28 Mar 2005 71,066 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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R161 OEH is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R161 OEH, 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 R161 OEH registered?

R161 OEH is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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