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R509 TEG

1998 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,964 mi
Last recorded42,964 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 TEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 42,964 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp Aim only just met requirements

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,546 miles

Front arms corroded

Front exhaust mount corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 40,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near top strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

boot does not latch shut

front arms slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,819 miles

front suspension arms / front inner upper turrets / front brake hose ferrules - Corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension damper shrouds insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2015 39,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front suspension arms / front inner upper turrets / front brake hose ferrules - Corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension damper shrouds insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,759 miles

front and rear suspension arms / exhaust system / front and rear brake discs - corroded

front numberplate surround cracked

nearside and offside front wipers splitting

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear shock absorber gaitors perished

Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,666 miles

Nearside and offside front lower suspension arms / front inner upper suspension turrets / exhaust system - Corroded

front brake discs corroding

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,107 miles

front subframe corroding

nearside and offside front tyrewalls perishing

nearside and offside rear suspension damper shrouds perished

nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,785 miles

Front subframe / suspension arms / coil springs / shock absorbers / anti-roll bar / inner suspension upper turrets - Corroded

centre exhaust hanger bracket insecure - exhaust system secure

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front tyre walls cracking

nearside and offside rear suspension damper shrouds insecure

nearside rear and nearside front brake hose metal ferrules corroded

offside rear and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroded - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear sill corroded

rear subframe / anti-roll bar / inner sills / suspension arms / shock absorbers / coil springs / fuel pipes / chassis rails - Corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,199 miles

offside rear sill corroded

exhaust system corroding

front subframe corroded

nearside and offside front suspension arms / anti-roll linkages/ coil springs/ brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroding

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules/ suspension arms/ hubs/ antiroll bar linkages corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear suspension creak

rear anti-roll bar/ fuel tank straps/ subframe corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2010 30,199 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system corroding

front brake pads getting low

front subframe corroded

nearside and offside front suspension arms / anti-roll linkages/ coil springs/ brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroding

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules/ suspension arms/ hubs/ antiroll bar linkages corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear suspension creak

offside rear sill corroded

rear anti-roll bar/ fuel tank straps/ subframe corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,304 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,885 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,805 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,848 miles

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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R509 TEG is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R509 TEG, 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 R509 TEG registered?

R509 TEG is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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