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R661 AOB

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,251 mi
Last recorded82,251 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 AOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2014 82,251 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 82,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

underneath vehicle is very rusty aswell as front and rear subframes and front wishbones

Pass 12 Dec 2013 81,621 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear suspension bushes splitting

both front shocker covers deteriarated

fuel pipes and vent pipes badly corroded at rear

o.s rear wheel bearing rough when rotated no play

o/s rear hub back plate missing and n/s corroded

rear flexi ferrels and brackets corroded

very heavy corrosion to all underside of vehicle including front crossmember front and rear suspension areas inner sills floors and chassis

Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,394 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shocker covers missing

general corrosion to all underside of vehicle including all suspension areas

n/s front brake disc worn inner face

o/s parking brake slightly low effort

rear exhaust corroded and leaking strong advise

Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,216 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut in n/s front tyre and front tyres getting low in tread

general corrosion to front and rear suspension areas and all under side of vehicle

poor repairs to o/s front and n/s rear outer sill areas strong advise

slight corrosion to both rear arches

Fail 12 Dec 2011 78,216 miles

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cut in n/s front tyre and front tyres getting low in tread

general corrosion to front and rear suspension areas and all under side of vehicle

poor repairs to o/s front and n/s rear outer sill areas strong advise

slight corrosion to both rear arches

Pass 25 Nov 2010 74,030 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 74,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 70,782 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 70,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear suspension arms and sills very rusty and flaking.

Fail 24 Nov 2008 66,725 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 66,725 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 62,890 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 62,889 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 57,978 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 52,612 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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R661 AOB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R661 AOB, 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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R661 AOB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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