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R386 GGB

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,888 mi
Last recorded86,888 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 GGB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 86,888 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 86,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 85,267 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 85,266 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 79,668 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs worn to acc limit.front pads appear over 75% worn,rear2/3 worn.engine oil level low.(attn req soon).

Pass 16 Apr 2007 79,668 miles

all brake discs worn to acc limit.front pads appear over 75% worn,rear2/3 worn.engine oil level low.(attn req soon).

Pass 12 Apr 2006 73,464 miles

both n/s tyres worn right on to min limit.o/s/r tyre walls damaged.rear brake discs worn.

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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R386 GGB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R386 GGB, 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 R386 GGB registered?

R386 GGB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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