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R368 GMJ

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,087 mi
Last recorded60,087 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 GMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2021 60,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 59,825 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 59,594 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 59,586 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 59,561 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill panal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension parts very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 59,044 miles

Nearside Wiper blade split at both ends

Fail 17 Oct 2018 59,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Wiper blade split at both ends

Fail 21 Aug 2018 58,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside wiper blade split at both ends

Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,651 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,324 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,050 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,703 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,520 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 55,517 miles

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 21 Aug 2012 54,829 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,138 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear discs poor

Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,311 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,306 miles

rear brake discs in poor conditon

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,592 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,562 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 50,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 47,903 miles

front brakes have a imbalance, offside front brake is binding slightly

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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R368 GMJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R368 GMJ, 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 R368 GMJ registered?

R368 GMJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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