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R64 OGO

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

933,400 mi
Last recorded933,400 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 OGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 933,400 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2017 93,379 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,854 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to front brake discs

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 87,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure loose (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to front brake discs

front exhaust bracket broken, heat shield loose

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 81,268 miles

both front flexi brake hoses deteriorated close to excessive

both front shocks leaking

both outer cv boots perished

corrosion to front brake discs, pads wearing low

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 81,167 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front flexi brake hoses deteriorated close to excessive

both front shocks leaking

both outer cv boots perished

corrosion to front brake discs, pads wearing low

exhaust system in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 76,030 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 69,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 68,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,567 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 63,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 58,443 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2010 58,443 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,149 miles

Oil leak

automatic transmission oil coolant pipes corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2009 52,149 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

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

automatic transmission oil coolant pipes corroded and leaking slightly

front exhaust mounting fractured

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 14 Jun 2008 47,133 miles

offside front fog light inoperative

Fail 12 Jun 2008 47,133 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside wiper blade split

offside front fog light inoperative

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jun 2007 40,333 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 40,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,859 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2006 32,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front number plate cracked

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
Full Mazda MX-3 reliability report

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R64 OGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R64 OGO, 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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R64 OGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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