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R280 OFJ

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,437 mi
Last recorded100,437 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 OFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 100,437 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 100,435 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 93,190 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 93,189 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 86,628 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 80,846 miles

Handbrake Travel could do with attention

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder, checks to be kept

Pass 20 Sep 2011 80,846 miles

Handbrake Travel could do with attention

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder, checks to be kept

Pass 12 Oct 2010 77,230 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 72,315 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 72,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Engine oil leak, crank oil seal front.

Nail in front o/s tyre.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,876 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 63,876 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,217 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 55,654 miles

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 24 May 2006 51,627 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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R280 OFJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R280 OFJ, 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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R280 OFJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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