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R378 KUB

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,697 mi
Last recorded116,697 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 KUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2017 116,697 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 114,871 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 114,868 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 113,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 110,764 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 110,764 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 106,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 92,584 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,573 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 73,840 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 71,666 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 70,740 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 65,830 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 57,720 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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R378 KUB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R378 KUB, 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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R378 KUB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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