MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,902 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corrosion on metal pipes (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corrosion on metal pipes (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear tyres staeting to crack and perish
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
damage to both front outer sills
exhaust heat shield loose
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R461 ABW is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R461 ABW, 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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R461 ABW is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 22 January 1998.
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