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R212 FNC

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

160,189 mi
Last recorded160,189 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 FNC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 160,189 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 157,824 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 157,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 155,307 miles

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

N/S, O/S - Front suspension parts has surface corrossion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 155,305 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S, O/S - Front suspension parts has surface corrossion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 152,441 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 152,441 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 149,738 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 149,738 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 146,961 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 146,961 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 144,808 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 144,808 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 141,187 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 136,889 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 136,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 134,944 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 134,944 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 131,211 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 129,614 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 126,234 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 126,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 113,842 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 113,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 106,970 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 106,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 93,009 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 81,835 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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R212 FNC is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 R212 FNC, 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 R212 FNC registered?

R212 FNC is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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