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R402 RSN

1998 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

103,231 mi
Last recorded103,231 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 RSN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2012 103,231 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED AND LEAKING OIL

Fail 5 Nov 2012 103,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside 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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both number plates damaged

couldent test standard of sill repairs due to under seal

front exhaust supports missing

n/s/& o/s inner wings lower arms sub frames & floor & sills starting to corrode bad

n/s/r foot & handbrake low force

o/s/r caliper sized.

rear exhaust box deteriated & slight blow

Pass 19 Jul 2011 101,600 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 101,329 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 96,067 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 96,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 85,734 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 85,731 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 72,040 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 72,040 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 58,395 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2006 58,395 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 45,235 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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R402 RSN is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R402 RSN, 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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R402 RSN is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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