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R63 GGN

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,907 mi
Last recorded91,907 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 GGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 91,907 miles

2 rear tyres have uneven wear on inner shoulders

Crack in offside front headlamp, not affecting light output and aim

Cracks in nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front heat shield insecure

Nearside front tyre slightly smearing, still clears windscreen effectively

Nearside rear brake hose cable tied in place

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

Oil leak

Top of fuel cap missing, still seals and secures

Fail 23 Aug 2010 91,631 miles

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

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

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

Crack in offside front headlamp lense, not affecting light output or aim

Cracks in nearside rear tyre sidewalls

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front exhaust shield insecure

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

Top part of fuel cap missing, still seals and is secure

Pass 1 Sep 2009 86,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

downpipe exhaust mount in poor condition

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

slight front brake judder

Pass 18 Aug 2008 77,958 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

o/s front tyre badly damaged but not to cords

Pass 28 Aug 2007 70,417 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 70,417 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 63,827 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 63,827 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 54,145 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 54,119 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

nail in tyre

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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R63 GGN 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 R63 GGN, 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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R63 GGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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