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R581 DWO

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,531 mi
Last recorded106,531 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 DWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 106,531 miles

Near side & off side Rear shockabsorber covers rotted away (rubber)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 106,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Near side & off side Rear shockabsorber covers rotted away (rubber)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,477 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 81,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 57,003 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 56,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 49,399 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 49,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 44,748 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from lower engine area.

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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R581 DWO is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R581 DWO, 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 R581 DWO registered?

R581 DWO is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R581 DWO safe to buy?

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