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R674 WEV

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,822 mi
Last recorded110,822 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 WEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 110,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERIORATED

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 24 Jul 2018 109,604 miles

CORROSION UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 24 Jul 2018 109,600 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 7 Jun 2018 109,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 108,863 miles

CORROSION UNDERSIDE

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 108,859 miles

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

CORROSION UNDERSIDE

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 107,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 5 May 2015 106,771 miles

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 105,234 miles

205/40/17 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

MAJORITY OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 98,690 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 98,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 98,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f head lamp has broken bracket

n/s/f tyre wearing low on both edges

o/s/f inner wing corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2011 95,736 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 89,992 miles

OFFSIDE REAR FOOTBRAKE DOWN ON PERFOMANCE.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 81,922 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 81,922 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 74,395 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 74,386 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

EXHAUST LEAKING,BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES PERISHED.

Pass 25 Aug 2007 64,968 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 64,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 60,902 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 56,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R674 WEV is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R674 WEV, 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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R674 WEV is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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