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R404 XOE

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,441 mi
Last recorded71,441 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 XOE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,441 miles

Brake pipe to o/s rear flexy corroding

Cracking to tread on n/s rear tyre

Fuel pipes ( front to rear) corroding

Heavy surface corrosion to o/s rear brake disc

Fail 16 Jun 2017 71,380 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe to o/s rear flexy corroding

Cracking to tread on n/s rear tyre

Fuel pipes ( front to rear) corroding

Heavy surface corrosion to o/s rear brake disc

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,869 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Surface corrosion to o/s rear brake disc

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,060 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s & o/s front brake pads wearing thin, n/s to approx 2mm

n/s & o/s rear brake pads worn thin, to approx. 2mm

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight kerbing damage to outer sidewall of n/s front tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2013 55,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s & o/s front brake pads wearing thin, n/s to approx 2mm

n/s & o/s rear brake pads worn thin, to approx. 2mm

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight kerbing damage to outer sidewall of n/s front tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2013 55,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine oil level below minimum mark on dipstick,one litre top up added prior to emmisions test.

front and rear brake pads wearing low.

n/s front tyre has some deterioration to outer sidewall.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all brake disc's slightly pitted

all brake pads about half worn

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

traction light on

Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,960 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear disc's pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,165 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,085 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 49,085 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,841 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 42,297 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 37,093 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R404 XOE is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R404 XOE, 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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R404 XOE is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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