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R706 YKO

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,016 mi
Last recorded56,016 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 YKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 56,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

damage to nearside rear wing and outer sill

front and rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

nearside front fog lamp cracked

nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter beginning to deteriorate

offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter beginning to deteriorate

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2018 56,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

damage to nearside rear wing and outer sill

front and rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

nearside front fog lamp cracked

nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter beginning to deteriorate

offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter beginning to deteriorate

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside outer sill

damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

front suspension gaiters deteriorated

nearside front fog lamp cracked

rear suspension gaiters deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2017 54,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside outer sill

damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

front suspension gaiters deteriorated

nearside front fog lamp cracked

rear suspension gaiters deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre to rear sections (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front and rear suspension unit gaiters perished/deteriorated/incomplete

nearside front spot lamp lens cracked

nearside windscreen wiper blade rubber perished/deteriorated

unable to view condition of inner brake pads with road wheels in position

Pass 1 Aug 2015 52,011 miles

Corrosion has formed on the metal oil cooler pipes across radiator

Nearside Front brake pads and discs are becoming worn and will need attention in the coming months.

Nearside Rear brake pads and discs are becoming worn and will need attention in the coming months.

Offside Front brake pads and discs are becoming worn and will need attention in the coming months.

Offside Rear brake pads and discs are becoming worn and will need attention in the coming months.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 51,338 miles

Corosion has formed on the metal power steering pipes across the front of engine bay.

Engine oil on minimum level prior to test.Rectified.

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

Offside front wiper blade deteriorated.Rectified.

Slight stone chip damage at centre of front windscreen.

The shock absorber gaiters are deteriorated on the offside front and rear,also on the nearside rear.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 51,338 miles

Corosion has formed on the metal power steering pipes across the front of engine bay.

Engine oil on minimum level prior to test.Rectified.

Offside front wiper blade deteriorated.Rectified.

Slight stone chip damage at centre of front windscreen.

The shock absorber gaiters are deteriorated on the offside front and rear,also on the nearside rear.

Pass 5 Jan 2013 50,180 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,890 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,524 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 40,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 36,684 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 32,610 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 32,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 31,147 miles

Advise front brake pad wear.

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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R706 YKO is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R706 YKO, 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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R706 YKO is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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