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R25 OMB

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

114,150 mi
Last recorded114,150 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 OMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 114,150 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 113,953 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 113,914 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 123,605 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 117,714 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 106,431 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 106,409 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 90,860 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 82,261 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 81,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill and inner wheel well (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill and inner wheel well (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,701 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,671 miles

Slight knock and play in steering

Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,738 miles

underbody surface corrosion (has been undersealed)

Pass 7 May 2014 67,903 miles

approx 6,000 miles left on front pads

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 7 May 2013 65,437 miles

both front outer cv gaiters perishing

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall not exposing cords

Pass 9 May 2012 62,569 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 62,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,622 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 56,375 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,127 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 49,565 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 45,056 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 40,807 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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R25 OMB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R25 OMB, 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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R25 OMB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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