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R708 FCA

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,409 mi
Last recorded136,409 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 FCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 136,409 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 136,005 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 125,414 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 125,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 114,339 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 114,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 105,245 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 105,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 95,460 miles

exhaust corroded

feul pipes corroded

front discs corroded

front n plate holder brocken

mist oil on stearing rack

n/s/r shock mist of oil

o/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/f side lamp brocken

rear discs corroded

rear pads getting down

rear springs corroded

slight blow from exhaust

windsreen chipped

Fail 25 Apr 2009 95,376 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust corroded

feul pipes corroded

front discs corroded

front n plate holder brocken

mist oil on stearing rack

n/s/r shock mist of oil

o/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/f side lamp brocken

rear discs corroded

rear pads getting down

rear springs corroded

slight blow from exhaust

windsreen chipped

Pass 3 Apr 2008 89,078 miles

slight power steering leak

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel pipes corroded

rear discs starting to corrode

road springs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2007 80,661 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake imbalance (in limit)

o/s/f lower suspension arm mount damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2006 68,080 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 68,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R708 FCA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R708 FCA, 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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R708 FCA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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