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R586 YVM

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,526 mi
Last recorded79,526 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 YVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2011 79,526 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion to front sub frame and front suspension arms

corrosion to nearside sill

corrosion to rear suspension arms

fuel pipes at rear of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2010 69,446 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 63,926 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 60,536 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 57,306 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 57,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 53,865 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 53,865 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn to limit on outer edges...195/55*15

Pass 12 Jan 2006 50,975 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 50,975 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R586 YVM is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R586 YVM, 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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R586 YVM is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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