MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear brake discs lightly pitted.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front outer cv boots slightly perished
both rear trailing arm bushes front mounts slightly worn
exhaust system corroded
front panel corroded
nail in o/s/r tyre
rear mainfeed brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front outer cv boots slightly perished
both rear trailing arm bushes front mounts slightly worn
exhaust system corroded
front panel corroded
nail in o/s/r tyre
rear mainfeed brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
exhaust heat sheild insecure
n/s/r brake disc corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
center and rear exhaust sections corroded
center and rear exhaust sections rusty
front brake discs rusty
rear brake discs rusty
rear brake pads getting low
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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R436 DFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R436 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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R436 DFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 15 January 1998.
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