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R36 SLM

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,308 mi
Last recorded127,308 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 SLM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 127,308 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 127,307 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 115,420 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 115,420 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front numberplate damaged

Offside front brake pads starting to wear slightly low

Play in nearside front anti-roll bar link arm

STRONG ADVISE:Play in nearside front bottom suspension arm ball joint-Will soon become excessive

Pass 9 Sep 2009 100,789 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 100,780 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre tread

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and worn on inner shoulder

Offside front outer cv gaiter perished

Slight play in offside rear link arm

Pass 19 Aug 2008 99,645 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 99,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 975,668 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 97,562 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear pads wearing thin n/side. †front discs nearing limits.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 83,187 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 83,187 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R36 SLM is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R36 SLM, 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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R36 SLM is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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