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R582 UBY

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,127 mi
Last recorded64,127 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 UBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,127 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 64,127 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,301 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2013 58,296 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2012 57,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,025 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 55,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 55,496 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 53,151 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 50,686 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 50,662 miles

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

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

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2008 47,530 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 47,530 miles

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

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

front brake pads

rear brake pads

Pass 4 May 2007 45,160 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 43,056 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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R582 UBY is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R582 UBY, 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 R582 UBY registered?

R582 UBY is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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