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R343 DOB

1998 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,898 mi
Last recorded120,898 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 DOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 120,898 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 113,920 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 113,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 107,726 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 100,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 96,284 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 96,199 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 90,689 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 90,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R343 DOB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R343 DOB, 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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R343 DOB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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