MOT Status
ValidMileage
73,482 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside Rear brake only just met efficiency.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Centre exhaust pipe to rear silencer on joint deteriorated has minor leaking of exhaust gases
Nearside and offside front tyres perishing. 205/55r15
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
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
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)
Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating
both front tyres getting low on edges
n/s o/s rear footbrake not locking out
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
both front tyres wearing on edges
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
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
subframes and suspension arms rusty
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?
Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R409 DFB registered?
R409 DFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 26 March 1998.
Is R409 DFB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R409 DFB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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