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R692 DUH

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,017 mi
Last recorded102,017 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR692 DUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2009 102,017 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

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

vehicle has surface corrosion under body and chassis

Pass 7 Nov 2009 102,017 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

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

vehicle has surface corrosion under body and chassis

Pass 26 May 2007 101,881 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 101,881 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 91,508 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 91,508 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R692 DUH is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R692 DUH, 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 R692 DUH registered?

R692 DUH is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R692 DUH safe to buy?

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