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R372 XUY

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,884 mi
Last recorded96,884 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 XUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 96,884 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 96,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 86,499 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 75,465 miles

handbrake high

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r brake pads low

o/s/r tyre nail

oil leak

rack minor leak

slight play in o/s/f anti rollbar droplink

Fail 6 Jul 2010 75,465 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake high

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r brake pads low

o/s/r tyre nail

oil leak

rack minor leak

slight play in o/s/f anti rollbar droplink

Pass 10 Jul 2009 72,656 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 72,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 69,397 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 69,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,221 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 53,642 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R372 XUY is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R372 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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What year was R372 XUY registered?

R372 XUY is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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