MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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
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
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R36 SLM registered?
R36 SLM is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 3 January 1998.
Is R36 SLM safe to buy?
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