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R436 DFB

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,342 mi
Last recorded125,342 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 DFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 125,342 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 119,731 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 115,176 miles

Both rear brake discs lightly pitted.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 108,688 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 108,599 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 101,691 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 101,514 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 94,267 miles

exhaust heat sheild insecure

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2007 87,117 miles

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

center and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2006 79,345 miles

center and rear exhaust sections rusty

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2005 72,066 miles

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.

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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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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