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R543 DPW

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,863 mi
Last recorded87,863 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 DPW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2018 87,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 84,688 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside all (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 84,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Body has slight corrosion underside all (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 82,195 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 82,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front pads retaining sprins loose

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,935 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 79,935 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,837 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 76,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,685 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 75,671 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,568 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s and n/s tyres starting to deteriorat on side walls

Pass 24 Jan 2011 68,212 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 68,204 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,220 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 63,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 57,947 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 57,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 57,253 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 55,788 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 54,500 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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R543 DPW 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 57.1%.

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 R543 DPW, 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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R543 DPW is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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