MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
corrosion to offside rear lower wheel arch
near side front tyre worn on in side edge,bolt loose in power steering pump bracket,braded brake hoses fitted to offside brake caliper and rubber hoses fitted to near side front caliper.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front flexible brake hoses are secured to the struts with cable ties , thes are secure at the time of testing but would advise that this securing arrangement be revised
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Battery insecure
Both front flexible brake hoses are secured to the struts with cable ties , thes are secure at the time of testing but would advise that this securing arrangement be revised
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both front flexible brake hoses secured to front struts with cable ties - thse are secure at the time of test but would advise that this securing arrangement is revised
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside headlamp aim slightly low
Slight uneven wear on both rear tyres ( only visible when wheels are rotated)
Both front flexible brake hoses secured to front struts with cable ties - thse are secure at the time of test but would advise that this securing arrangement is revised
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside headlamp aim slightly low
Slight uneven wear on both rear tyres ( only visible when wheels are rotated)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advice battery insecure prs re fitted please advice correct strap required
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight uneven wear on nearside rear tyre
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Both rear tyres showing signs of uneven wear
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside headlamp aim slightly low
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking close to cords
Both rear tyres showing signs of uneven wear
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside headlamp aim slightly low
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking close to cords
Battery insecure
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?
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R497 PCF is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
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 R497 PCF, 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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R497 PCF is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 28 April 1998.
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