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R603 DMX

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

107,588 mi
Last recorded107,588 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 DMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 107,588 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 107,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 107,198 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 106,329 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 104,593 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 104,593 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 103,754 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inside edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 103,061 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 103,058 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 100,471 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 100,471 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 99,599 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,131 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 93,795 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 88,750 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 87,268 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 87,268 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc scored

Fail 11 Jul 2012 83,656 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake disc corroded/scored

Pass 11 Jul 2012 83,656 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded/scored

Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,167 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 71,715 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 67,010 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 61,969 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 55,992 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 53,624 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2005 49,655 miles

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)

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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R603 DMX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R603 DMX, 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 R603 DMX registered?

R603 DMX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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