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R409 DFB

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,482 mi
Last recorded73,482 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 DFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 73,482 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 73,029 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 60,222 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged Offside front & both rear perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 49,962 miles

Offside Rear brake only just met efficiency.

Pass 8 Nov 2022 40,622 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 33,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 27,538 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 16,578 miles

Centre exhaust pipe to rear silencer on joint deteriorated has minor leaking of exhaust gases

Nearside and offside front tyres perishing. 205/55r15

Pass 12 Jun 2018 16,521 miles

Front to rear all exhaust deteriorated has minor leaking of exhaust gases

Nearside and offside front tyres splitting but not reach cords. 205/55r15

Nearside and offside rear tyres splitting but not reach cords

Fail 11 Jun 2018 16,511 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front to rear all exhaust deteriorated has minor leaking of exhaust gases

Nearside and offside front tyres splitting but not reach cords. 205/55r15

Nearside and offside rear tyres splitting but not reach cords

Pass 24 Apr 2017 16,126 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 15,962 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

Pass 8 Jul 2013 15,756 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

n/s o/s rear footbrake not locking out

Fail 8 Jul 2013 15,756 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on edges

handbrake travel

n/s o/s rear footbrake not locking out

Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,590 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Jun 2012 14,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake travel

Pass 10 May 2011 14,398 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

subframes and suspension arms rusty

Pass 20 May 2010 13,672 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 12,974 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 12,203 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 11,568 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 10,641 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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R409 DFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R409 DFB, 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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R409 DFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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