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R212 HMA

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,199 mi
Last recorded82,199 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 HMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 82,199 miles

both rear light tinted therefore lighting image shown less than 60%

Fail 11 May 2011 82,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front cv boots perrished

both rear brake flexi hoses perrished

o/s/f shock damp

Pass 9 Apr 2010 76,285 miles

both front and near/side/rear tyres heavily perished off/side/front tyre close to limit, off/side/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both front cv gaitors perished

both front wiper blade have poor operation

both rear brake hoses perished

both rear lamps have been painted over and function slightly impaired

front power steering pipes very damp

long hand brake travel

rear brake pads are wearing thin

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 7 Apr 2010 76,285 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

both front and near/side/rear tyres heavily perished off/side/front tyre close to limit, off/side/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both front cv gaitors perished

both front wiper blade have poor operation

both rear brake hoses perished

both rear lamps have been painted over and function slightly impaired

front power steering pipes very damp

long hand brake travel

rear brake pads are wearing thin

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 19 Feb 2009 71,136 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 67,091 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 67,091 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gear box oil cooler pipes leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2005 57,888 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2005 57,888 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 HMA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 HMA, 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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R212 HMA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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