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R532 RBV

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,081 mi
Last recorded81,081 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 RBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 81,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 81,065 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength viewed from inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 75,653 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

rear brakes passed mot but could be better

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Feb 2018 75,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

rear brakes passed mot but could be better

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,733 miles

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

front subframe and wishbones have surface corrosion

underside painted with underseal

Fail 23 Feb 2017 73,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

front subframe and wishbones have surface corrosion

underside painted with underseal

Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,218 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all suspension parts and subframe covered in surface corrosion

rear brakes passed mot but could do with attention

Pass 5 Apr 2014 69,033 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 69,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre badly cracked, but not quite exposing cords.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,057 miles

Only one horn control working.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 67,018 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 67,018 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 66,989 miles

O/S/F BRAKE NOISE WHEN SPINING WHEEL

O/S/R SUSPENSION COIL SPRING IS CORRODED

REAR TYRES ARE WORN AND PERISHED

Fail 19 Nov 2010 66,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER IS DAMP

O/S/F BRAKE NOISE WHEN SPINING WHEEL

O/S/R SUSPENSION COIL SPRING IS CORRODED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR TYRES ARE WORN AND PERISHED

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 62,270 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 62,647 miles

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R532 RBV is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R532 RBV, 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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R532 RBV is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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