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R368 XUY

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,834 mi
Last recorded110,834 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 XUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2018 110,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven 36% variation (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside centre sill corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside centre sill corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 101,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside all (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills and floorpans (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 92,293 miles

Both wipers ends split

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 92,292 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both wipers ends split

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,649 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,182 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light does not iluminate

not all brake pipes visible

o/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre has a nail in

Fail 10 Mar 2014 74,918 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light does not iluminate

heatshield loose

not all brake pipes visible

o/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre has a nail in

Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,889 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,417 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 67,644 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 67,640 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 67,077 miles

corrosion starting in both outer sills

very rusty underneath at rear end

Fail 2 Mar 2010 67,077 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion starting in both outer sills

nearside washer jets need attention

very rusty underneath at rear end

Pass 12 May 2008 63,782 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 61,753 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 61,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 12 May 2006 57,349 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 57,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 May 2005 51,949 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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R368 XUY is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R368 XUY, 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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R368 XUY is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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